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F158 LJO

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,482 mi
Last recorded82,482 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 82,389 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tow eye / chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Spare tyre floor pan near tow eye corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,121 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tow eye / chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded

Spare tyre floor pan near tow eye corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,827 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches, outer sills and rear bumper

Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,767 miles

ABS CONTROL UNIT MOUNTIG AREA CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ABS CONTROL UNIT MOUNTIG AREA CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,612 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,612 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 78,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,419 miles

Brake warning light showing on dashboard

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Offside wiper blade rubber a little torn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,680 miles

Nearside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,191 miles

Advisories as on test number 371261617228

Fail 30 Jul 2007 72,191 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion around front towing eye.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 68,800 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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F158 LJO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F158 LJO, 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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F158 LJO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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