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SSK 1P

1992 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 420117,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,437 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 110,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,639 miles

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

Slight bind n/s front brake

Slight incline decline imbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,250 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,579 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,943 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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SSK 1P is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SSK 1P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SSK 1P?

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What year was SSK 1P registered?

SSK 1P is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is SSK 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSK 1P shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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