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H649 DCD

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,650 mi
Last recorded164,650 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH649 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 164,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 163,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 159,833 miles

Offside Front wing advanced corrosion

Nearside Front wing advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 159,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components noisy ..

nearside and offside front body panel corroded , needs attention

Pass 16 Apr 2022 157,210 miles

Nearside Front body panel slightly corroded

Offside Front body panel slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 145,782 miles

squeaking noise N/S front

Fail 23 May 2018 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

squeaking noise N/S front

Pass 15 May 2017 141,344 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,214 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,049 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 125,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 120,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,285 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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H649 DCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H649 DCD, 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 H649 DCD registered?

H649 DCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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