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H432 XUM

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,351 mi
Last recorded144,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH432 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,351 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 144,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 141,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,364 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,286 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 141,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s o/s rear tyres have perished side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2013 140,555 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 140,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 135,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

propshaft rear rubber uj perished and splitting

rear fuel pipes by pump corroded

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 6 Sep 2011 135,880 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

propshaft rear rubber uj perished and splitting

rear fuel pipes by pump corroded

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 26 Mar 2010 133,030 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,301 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 115,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 115,070 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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H432 XUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H432 XUM, 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 H432 XUM registered?

H432 XUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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