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J771 UBL

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,431 mi
Last recorded159,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 159,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 158,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 157,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 157,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 157,192 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 156,933 miles

Central Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 156,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 154,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 153,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 149,507 miles

handbrake lever sticks intermitently

Pass 29 Feb 2012 148,247 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 148,243 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 147,209 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 147,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 146,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 141,920 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 141,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 139,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 136,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 136,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 126,683 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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J771 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 117,497 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 J771 UBL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J771 UBL?

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What year was J771 UBL registered?

J771 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J771 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J771 UBL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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