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H392 ELR

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH392 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust weak corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 88,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,801 miles

exhaust system rusty

fronts and rears brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 May 2017 88,788 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 May 2016 88,558 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,084 miles

both centre exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre quite badly cracked

steering some wear

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre quite badly cracked

steering some wear

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

IDLE SPEED HIGH

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

SLIGHT MOVMENT IN STEERING BOX AREA

SLIGHT WEEP FROM REAR DIFF AREA

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 706,571 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 70,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H392 ELR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 H392 ELR, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H392 ELR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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