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H201 XUB

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,596 mi
Last recorded227,596 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 227,596 miles

backbox exhaust rubber spliting

centre exhaust rubber split

drivers seatbelt returning slowly

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2007 226,174 miles

handbrake only just within limits

Fail 1 Feb 2007 226,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 213,301 miles

hydrocarbon emmissions close to upper limit

temporary repair to n/s/f indicator lens should be made permanent as soon as possible

Fail 31 Jan 2006 213,042 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

both rear flexy brake hoses slightly worn

boot floor corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering idler

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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H201 XUB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H201 XUB, 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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What year was H201 XUB registered?

H201 XUB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H201 XUB safe to buy?

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