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H351 DMY

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 DMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,821 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 125,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 125,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,145 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,477 miles

offside parking brake weaker than nearside

Pass 10 May 2006 115,365 miles

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

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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H351 DMY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H351 DMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H351 DMY registered?

H351 DMY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H351 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H351 DMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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