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H836 FCN

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,618 mi
Last recorded82,618 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 FCN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 82,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,112 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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H836 FCN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H836 FCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H836 FCN?

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What year was H836 FCN registered?

H836 FCN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H836 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H836 FCN shows 3 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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