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H557 URP

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,124 mi
Last recorded205,124 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 205,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 203,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 203,631 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 201,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 198,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 195,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 195,516 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H557 URP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 H557 URP, 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 36 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 H557 URP registered?

H557 URP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H557 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H557 URP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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