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K126 VBD

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,125 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 126,127 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 126,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 123,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 123,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 104,193 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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K126 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K126 VBD, 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 K126 VBD registered?

K126 VBD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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