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J98 MBV

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 132,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 132,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 129,945 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 129,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 128,229 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 128,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,239 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,390 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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J98 MBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J98 MBV, 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.

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What year was J98 MBV registered?

J98 MBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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The MOT history for J98 MBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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