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F231 AON

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,372 mi
Last recorded44,372 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,229 miles

ALL TYRES FRONT AND REAR STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERRISHED

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,446 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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F231 AON is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F231 AON, 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 F231 AON registered?

F231 AON is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F231 AON safe to buy?

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