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EIW 774

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 774
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 127,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 127,174 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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EIW 774 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EIW 774, 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 EIW 774 registered?

EIW 774 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is EIW 774 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIW 774 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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