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J164 TRO

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 TRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 117,467 miles

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

slight blow from both front exhaust manifolds / also slight play from steering nechanism / nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2006 117,385 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

pads low on offside rear / rear discs poor condition / slight play in steering mechanism..

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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J164 TRO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J164 TRO, 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 J164 TRO registered?

J164 TRO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J164 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J164 TRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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