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H383 LJO

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 117,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 116,077 miles

Fuel pipe leaking From fuel pump to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,969 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 115,711 miles

slight wear at steering idler bushes at n/s

Fail 29 Dec 2008 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight wear at steering idler bushes at n/s

Fail 12 Oct 2007 115,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 115,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007
Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,698 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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H383 LJO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H383 LJO, 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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What year was H383 LJO registered?

H383 LJO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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