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B10 WMB

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 WMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 110,881 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,881 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust held up with cable ties

Pass 20 Jul 2007 110,797 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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B10 WMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B10 WMB, 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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What year was B10 WMB registered?

B10 WMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is B10 WMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 WMB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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