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H832 PUK

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH832 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2009 112,842 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 112,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,317 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre hs cracking to sidewall

rear flexy brake hoses ferrules rusty

steering box has light misting of oil

Fail 17 Mar 2008 111,308 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s rear tyre hs cracking to sidewall

rear flexy brake hoses ferrules rusty

steering box has light misting of oil

Pass 26 Mar 2007 109,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,977 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 108,923 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 PUK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H832 PUK, 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 H832 PUK registered?

H832 PUK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H832 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H832 PUK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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