Mercedes-Benz 420
Registered from 1990 to 1991.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1990 4.2 petrol. 4 of 32 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | 25% | 1 |
| Steering | 25% | 1 |
| Suspension | 25% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 25% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Steering — 25% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen