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H832 POA

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,188 mi
Last recorded146,188 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 POA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 146,188 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,430 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 141,769 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides by hose unions (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Steering box damp with oil

Fail 16 Jun 2017 141,759 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Both centre exhaust rubbers missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides by hose unions (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear propshaft couplig starting to split

Steering box damp with oil

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 139,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 137,745 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 135,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to O/S mirror.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 133,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perished on shoulder

Offside front tyre perished on shoulder

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Slight damage to O/S mirror glass.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 128,215 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 126,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 126,283 miles

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

divers door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,913 miles

brake fluid level below max

nummber plates have honeycomb effect backgrounds

offside obligatory mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the view to the rear

slight free play at the steering wheel, idler arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 121,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 112,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 112,389 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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H832 POA is a 1991 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 83.3%.

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 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 H832 POA, 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 H832 POA registered?

H832 POA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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