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J1 HSL

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,725 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 90,671 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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J1 HSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey 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 J1 HSL, 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 J1 HSL registered?

J1 HSL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is J1 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 HSL 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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