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F157 PYR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 PYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,369 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,806 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 82,788 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,353 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,650 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,436 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,105 miles

NEarside rear inner wheel arch corroding

OFFside front & NEarside front jacking point corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,258 miles

Nearside front rear sub-frame bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,566 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 71,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,070 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,063 miles

Front subframe mountings showing signs of wear.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,678 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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F157 PYR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F157 PYR, 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 F157 PYR registered?

F157 PYR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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