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H931 AML

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,187 mi
Last recorded223,187 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH931 AML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 223,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 214,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 208,849 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 208,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 201,147 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 190,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 178,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 178,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 165,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front headlight washer pipes not connected

Pass 17 Jan 2007 156,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 147,648 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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H931 AML is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H931 AML, 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 H931 AML registered?

H931 AML is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H931 AML shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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