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J670 NLR

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,278 mi
Last recorded151,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 151,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 147,712 miles

both front chassis rails have surface corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2011 147,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front chassis rails have surface corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,444 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

nearside and offside front chassis rails have surface corrosion

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

steering box is damp

Fail 18 Jan 2010 143,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

nearside and offside front chassis rails have surface corrosion

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

steering box is damp

Pass 14 Jan 2009 136,751 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

steering box is damp

Pass 11 Jan 2008 132,988 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 126,478 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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J670 NLR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J670 NLR, 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 J670 NLR registered?

J670 NLR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J670 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J670 NLR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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