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H788 SVH

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,059 mi
Last recorded121,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 SVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 118,038 miles

spare wheel compartment corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 118,033 miles

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

both front flexible brake hose ferrules starting to coddode

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 109,712 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2006 109,711 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jun 2005 99,280 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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H788 SVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H788 SVH, 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 H788 SVH registered?

H788 SVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 August 1990.

Is H788 SVH safe to buy?

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