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H329 BCX

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,601 mi
Last recorded169,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH329 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 169,601 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 168,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2016 164,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 164,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 161,720 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 161,689 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper loose

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in Nearside front drop arm

Fail 28 Aug 2014 161,187 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in Nearside front drop arm

Pass 3 Feb 2011 159,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 156,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 153,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 151,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 147,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 142,126 miles

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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H329 BCX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H329 BCX, 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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H329 BCX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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