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J249 JDX

1991 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,230 mi
Last recorded126,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 420125,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,230 miles

Both front wings and bumper taped up

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,533 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 117,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 113,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 108,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 104,404 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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J249 JDX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J249 JDX, 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 J249 JDX registered?

J249 JDX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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