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H7 SEC

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,075 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 62,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,525 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,525 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,934 miles

N/S Bonnet catch not locking

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,933 miles

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

N/S Bonnet catch not locking

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,571 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,795 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

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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H7 SEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 125,557 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 H7 SEC, 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 35 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 H7 SEC registered?

H7 SEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H7 SEC safe to buy?

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