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F222 SRK

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 SRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,848 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,109 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 86,997 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,997 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,165 miles

exhaust corroding.

Pass 2 May 2013 82,008 miles

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

o/s front binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 80,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,706 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 72,706 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,667 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 69,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,038 miles

weak exhaust system

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,496 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,496 miles

Nearside 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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F222 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F222 SRK, 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 F222 SRK registered?

F222 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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