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H554 KBM

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Turquoise Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,661 mi
Last recorded260,661 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 260,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 260,487 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 259,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 257,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 256,127 miles

all exhaust rubbers perishing

corrosion to both front wings

slight blow on centre exhaust weld

Fail 15 Oct 2012 256,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wings corrosion

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 254,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 254,778 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wheel arches corroded

under car is coverd in wax oil hard to check brake pipes for corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2011 254,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to both front wings

clutch slipping !!!!!!!

Pass 22 Sep 2010 253,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/front head lamp at full ajust aim on limit

rear reg lights

Pass 16 Oct 2009 252,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 247,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 247,317 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 244,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H554 KBM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Turquoise with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H554 KBM, 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 H554 KBM registered?

H554 KBM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 March 1991.

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