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L87 TGH

1993 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 TGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 124,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 123,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering on n/s

Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 120,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L87 TGH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L87 TGH, 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 33 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 L87 TGH registered?

L87 TGH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L87 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L87 TGH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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