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J480 KRH

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,137 mi
Last recorded181,137 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 KRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 181,137 miles

rear brake back plates have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2010 176,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 167,058 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 167,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front ABS harness insecure.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 156,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 140,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 131,674 miles

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

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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J480 KRH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J480 KRH, 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 J480 KRH registered?

J480 KRH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J480 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 KRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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