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H121 PPU

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH121 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 131,276 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear and middle rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative broken well pulling out (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front and rear brake disc worn lipped surface rust due to standing

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas slightly not resulting in holes

Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 128,801 miles

front wheels are of a different type,size,width and diameter to those fitted at the rear of the vehicle

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

stone chip in o/s/f headlight lens

Fail 30 Jul 2008 128,781 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

stone chip in o/s/f headlight lens

Pass 2 Apr 2007 127,769 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 127,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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H121 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H121 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H121 PPU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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