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H580 LCS

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,972 mi
Last recorded198,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH580 LCS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 198,972 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 189,138 miles

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

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

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

near side front brake slight bindin g

Fail 29 Dec 2007 189,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front brake slight bindin g

Fail 15 Jan 2007 180,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 180,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 180,309 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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H580 LCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H580 LCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H580 LCS registered?

H580 LCS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is H580 LCS safe to buy?

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