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J5 LPW

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 145,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear indictor needs replacing (bulb)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 141,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 141,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 139,513 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 139,513 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,751 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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J5 LPW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J5 LPW, 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 J5 LPW registered?

J5 LPW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J5 LPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 LPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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