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J216 HMX

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,099 mi
Last recorded129,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,099 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 129,092 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mount (rear) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear prop shaft mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2018 120,717 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust system defect (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box & possibly elsewhere (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mount (rear) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear prop shaft mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,352 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise condition of middle exhaust box

advise condition of top rad hose

advise rear o/s tyre valve cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 119,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,337 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advise rear exhaust rusty.

o/s front tyre has outer wall damage.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise rear exhaust rusty.

o/s front tyre has outer wall damage.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 116,762 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 115,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,338 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,124 miles

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,124 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2007 107,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,271 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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J216 HMX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 117,497 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 J216 HMX, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J216 HMX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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