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J77 TAO

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,212 mi
Last recorded164,212 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 164,212 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 164,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,142 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 164,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 161,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 146,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 135,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,244 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,432 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,653 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight leak power steering box

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,794 miles

power steering box starting to leak fluid

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,479 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 95,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 95,698 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers starting to crack

slight dampness around steering box

Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 88,792 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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J77 TAO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J77 TAO, 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 J77 TAO registered?

J77 TAO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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