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J356 JMH

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 JMH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 68,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,673 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,723 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak slight leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,988 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,725 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,244 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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J356 JMH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 J356 JMH, 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 J356 JMH registered?

J356 JMH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J356 JMH safe to buy?

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