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H462 VCG

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,143 mi
Last recorded164,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH462 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 159,693 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 154,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front tyres- edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 150,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 147,095 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 141,923 miles

power steering box leaking slightly

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 137,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2010 128,331 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 120,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 106,906 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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H462 VCG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H462 VCG, 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 H462 VCG registered?

H462 VCG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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