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R982 RKH

1998 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 42089,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 RKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,523 miles

front and rear discs slightly scored and corroded

n/sf and o/sr coil springs corroded .metal fuel pipes slightly corroded both rear tyres getting low on tread .o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,738 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under floor fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2011 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror faded

Fail 4 Dec 2009 76,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mirror faded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted under car

light in rear screen not working

n/s/r back seat cushion lose

susp pipes rusty

under car and components rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted under car

light in rear screen not working

n/s/r back seat cushion lose

susp pipes rusty

under car and components rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,189 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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R982 RKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 89,676 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 R982 RKH, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R982 RKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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