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J370 COO

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 COO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 132,108 miles

Offside front brake hose is slightly twisted

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 130,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake hose is slightly twisted

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 130,935 miles

Offside front brake hose is slightly twisted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 128,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking

nearside front wheel binding

offside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 127,361 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake hose rubbing on brake sensor cable

Pass 28 Mar 2009 128,792 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 128,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play detected in the steering box

slight play in the nearside drop link arm bushes

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 5 Jan 2008 126,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 123,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 118,709 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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J370 COO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J370 COO, 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 J370 COO registered?

J370 COO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J370 COO safe to buy?

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