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K652 UEY

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Turquoise Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,016 mi
Last recorded216,016 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 216,016 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 209,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 204,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 204,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 202,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 201,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 198,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 198,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 196,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 194,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 193,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 191,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 184,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 184,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 178,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 178,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 170,565 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 170,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight blow on n/s doen pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2007 162,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 162,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses heavily perished

exhaust rear section corroded & blowing slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 153,590 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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K652 UEY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Turquoise with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K652 UEY, 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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K652 UEY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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