MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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backbox exhaust rubber spliting
centre exhaust rubber split
drivers seatbelt returning slowly
oil leak from engine
handbrake only just within limits
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)
hydrocarbon emmissions close to upper limit
temporary repair to n/s/f indicator lens should be made permanent as soon as possible
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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