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H449 VHE

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 107,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

see advice sheet no 211513326170; issued 03/05/2006

Fail 3 May 2006 107,002 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic trim on outer sills

slight play in n/s steering idler

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust badly corroded

fluid weeps from power steering pump & hoses

front number plate damaged

handbrake efficiency just acceptable (16%)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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H449 VHE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 125,557 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 H449 VHE, 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 35 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 H449 VHE registered?

H449 VHE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 May 1991.

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