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H855 SVH

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,971 mi
Last recorded178,971 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 SVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 178,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 178,971 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 178,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 178,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 175,466 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 171,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 168,593 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 165,315 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 146,250 miles

rear n/side axle bush starting to perish and may soon need attension. †play in steering box. †slight lip on front discs. †front coil springs rusty.

Fail 24 Jul 2006 139,263 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 139,263 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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H855 SVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H855 SVH, 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 H855 SVH registered?

H855 SVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H855 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H855 SVH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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