MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion on bumpers , wings & wheel arches front & rear
engine oil leak
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion on bumpers , wings & wheel arches front & rear
engine oil leak
heavy corrosion on both front chassis under wheel arch, both rear chassis heavy corrosion exhaust system badly corroded
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing , slight wear and dust cover starting to perish o/s/f bottom ball joint
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads suspect very low
heavy corrosion on both front chassis under wheel arch, both rear chassis heavy corrosion exhaust system badly corroded
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing , slight wear and dust cover starting to perish o/s/f bottom ball joint
surface corrosion on both front & rear chassis
CORROSION FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS
corrosion on both front chassis
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge , front subframe rear mtgs corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge , front subframe rear mtgs corroded
small split in n/s wiper blade , n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge . corrosion on both front chassis & both rear coil spring mtgs .
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION MTGS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION MTGS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
O/S/F WIPER SPLIT , FRONT & REAR BUMPERS CORRODED , CORROSION BY N/S/R TOP COIL SPRING PRESCRIBED AREA .
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
O/S/F WIPER SPLIT , FRONT & REAR BUMPERS CORRODED , CORROSION BY N/S/R TOP COIL SPRING PRESCRIBED AREA .
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
O/S EXHAUST FRONT PIPE SLIGHT BLOW & HEAVILY CORRODED .
O/S EXHAUST FRONT PIPE SLIGHT BLOW & HEAVILY CORRODED .
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE , DAMPNESS ON STEERING BOX .
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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H398 XYU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 H398 XYU, 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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H398 XYU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 August 1990.
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