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334 AMA

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,307 mi
Last recorded61,307 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration334 AMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 61,307 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 60,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 59,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 58,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,309 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 8 May 2018 56,345 miles

slight play steering idler

Pass 4 May 2017 55,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 54,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,391 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,317 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking at nearside of engine

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,613 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,854 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,615 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearsied rear flex hose ferrule

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearsied rear flex hose ferrule

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,024 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 46,024 miles

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

Offside Front 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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334 AMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 334 AMA, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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334 AMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is 334 AMA safe to buy?

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