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H362 DRY

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,345 mi
Last recorded57,345 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH362 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,255 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,912 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 56,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,410 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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H362 DRY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H362 DRY, 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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How do I check the history of H362 DRY?

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What year was H362 DRY registered?

H362 DRY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H362 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H362 DRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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