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H389 LJU

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 162,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 161,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 158,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 156,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 154,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H389 LJU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H389 LJU, 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 H389 LJU registered?

H389 LJU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H389 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 LJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H389 LJU have outstanding finance?

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