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H962 EGU

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH962 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,750 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and o/s/f (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged ceased (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f spring seating plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security due to the age of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 106,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 104,538 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock absorbers /outer corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,688 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,148 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,148 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,880 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,186 miles

corrosion around rear spring top mountings

front track control arm bushes starting to perish

front tyres 2mm

surface corrosion on front and rear springs and suspension

Fail 24 May 2007 76,186 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear spring top mountings

front track control arm bushes starting to perish

front tyres 3mm

surface corrosion on front and rear springs and suspension

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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H962 EGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H962 EGU, 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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H962 EGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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