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P972 GJK

1996 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,693 mi
Last recorded219,693 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 219,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2009 219,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 197,176 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 196,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2007 172,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 172,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre and rear exhaust boxes rusting

rear wheel arches rusting

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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P972 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P972 GJK, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P972 GJK registered?

P972 GJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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