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H592 NFX

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,085 mi
Last recorded158,085 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH592 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 158,085 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 155,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 154,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 142,385 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,087 miles

Both sides front tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,087 miles

Both sides front tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,994 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 132,956 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,925 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 125,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 122,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres severly perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 120,304 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 120,304 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 116,797 miles

movement in nearside steering.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 109,924 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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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H592 NFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H592 NFX, 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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What year was H592 NFX registered?

H592 NFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H592 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H592 NFX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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