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F102 NSH

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 NSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,989 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,996 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,004 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,146 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,030 miles

Offside headlamp image deteriorated.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,693 miles

Oil leak

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

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

o/s headlamp beam image not perfectly clear

Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,849 miles

O/S HEADLAMP HOLED

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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F102 NSH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F102 NSH, 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

How do I check the history of F102 NSH?

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What year was F102 NSH registered?

F102 NSH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F102 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F102 NSH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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