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J360 MJL

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,313 mi
Last recorded135,313 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ360 MJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 126,306 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 118,732 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 118,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 112,479 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 112,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,827 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,015 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to test front wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

strong advisory that the offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,290 miles

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

O/S/F Head light cracked + dampness in light

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,820 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 71,137 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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J360 MJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J360 MJL, 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 J360 MJL registered?

J360 MJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J360 MJL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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