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H20 GJR

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 169,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2024 169,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2021 169,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 168,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 167,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 166,460 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Various suspension components corroded front and rear of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 164,411 miles

corrosion under the car

exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 164,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under the car

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 163,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

brake discs just passed test

slight wear in nearside steering idler

underside of car corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Aug 2015 163,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

brake discs just passed test

slight wear in nearside steering idler

underside of car corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 160,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 157,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 153,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 151,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 149,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 149,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 146,347 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 143,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 139,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 136,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 133,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 133,372 miles

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

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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H20 GJR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 125,557 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 H20 GJR, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 GJR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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