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H609 AVO

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 142,839 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f sub frame mount area,rear subframe mount areas,rear subframe,o/s/f flexi hose ferrule,o/s/f brake pipe and chassis all corroding

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Jul 2009 142,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f sub frame mount area,rear subframe mount areas,rear subframe,o/s/f flexi hose ferrule,o/s/f brake pipe and chassis all corroding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Aug 2008 137,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 137,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 137,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 133,749 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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H609 AVO 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 H609 AVO, 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 H609 AVO registered?

H609 AVO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H609 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H609 AVO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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