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H833 MPD

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 MPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 128,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 127,932 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 127,602 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2022 126,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,277 miles

Front suspension dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2017 126,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 119,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 110,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 109,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 109,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine slightly smokey at idle.

n/s/r flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s.

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread left on inside edge.

slight play in n/s/f steering idler bushes not worn to x/s.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 108,683 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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H833 MPD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H833 MPD, 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 H833 MPD registered?

H833 MPD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H833 MPD safe to buy?

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