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H656 VMA

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,219 mi
Last recorded195,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH656 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2011 195,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning light on

genaral corrosion forming under sides

n/s front brake pads on limit

n/s front wheel arch poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear wheel arch poor condition

oil leak

slight play in steering idler

slight play o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 187,011 miles

n/s rear seat belt storck is in poor condition

o/s front tyre geting low inner edge

oil leak

slight blow from middle section exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2010 187,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear seat belt storck is in poor condition

o/s front tyre geting low inner edge

oil leak

slight blow from middle section exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2009 178,985 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 178,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear pads look low but very limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

Pass 9 Jun 2008 168,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 152,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 129,190 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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H656 VMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H656 VMA, 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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H656 VMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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