MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
see advice sheet no 211513326170; issued 03/05/2006
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is H449 VHE safe to buy?
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