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H180 LBW

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 167,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 167,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 167,281 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 165,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 165,686 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,304 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 164,949 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake warning light illuminated

surface corrosion upon under body and suspension components

Fail 4 Jul 2016 164,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear of vehicle, wheel to wheel. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged excessively corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake warning light illuminated

surface corrosion upon under body and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 164,621 miles

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 164,617 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 164,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 163,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 163,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park Brake light on dash

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 161,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 160,857 miles

both sides fronts suspension areas /chassis surface corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2010 160,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

skirts fitted over outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2009 159,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 159,582 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 157,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 155,414 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 155,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front chassis rails corroding.

Fluid weap from PAS box.

Rear floor and cross member corroding.

Rear sections of brake pipe corroding.

Rear sections of fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 152,721 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 152,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play steering idler

Pass 10 Aug 2005 148,885 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 148,873 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

max play in steering idler

oil leak

slight dampnessaround steering box

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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H180 LBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H180 LBW, 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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H180 LBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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