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H233 ARC

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,880 mi
Last recorded169,880 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 169,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,710 miles

(1)Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage.(2)Front steering arm joint slight wear/play not excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 160,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 160,301 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 160,351 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 158,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 158,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 157,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 157,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 154,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 150,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 146,338 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 23 Apr 2007 146,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 143,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 143,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H233 ARC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H233 ARC, 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 H233 ARC registered?

H233 ARC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 October 1990.

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