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H720 DMJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,065 mi
Last recorded202,065 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 DMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 202,065 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 202,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 201,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 201,214 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 201,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 152,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 134,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 132,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 130,532 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,778 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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H720 DMJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H720 DMJ, 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 H720 DMJ registered?

H720 DMJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H720 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H720 DMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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