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775 FOK

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,697 mi
Last recorded79,697 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration775 FOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 79,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,566 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 79,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 79,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,105 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 79,101 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,778 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,567 miles

Differential has slight oil leak.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,107 miles

Differential has slight oil leak.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,588 miles

Differential has a slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,706 miles

steering box slightly damp

Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,706 miles

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

steering box slightly damp

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,932 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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775 FOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 775 FOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 775 FOK registered?

775 FOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is 775 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 775 FOK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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