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H198 POG

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

172,492 mi
Last recorded172,492 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 POG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 172,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 1 Jul 2013 165,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 156,453 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wheel slightly binding

slight power steering leak

under body areas coated canot inspect properly

Pass 5 Mar 2011 155,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension mounts coated in underseal cannot inspect properly

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2011 155,666 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension mounts coated in underseal cannot inspect properly

Pass 3 Nov 2009 155,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2009 155,596 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2008 154,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 154,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2007 149,995 miles

exhaust very rusty o/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 4 Oct 2007 149,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

exhaust very rusty o/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 137,986 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED. MOUNTINGS DETERIATING.REAR TYRES AT WEARBANDS.O/S FRONT TYRE AT LEGAL MINIMUM.

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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H198 POG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H198 POG, 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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H198 POG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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