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F248 OUD

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 OUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 121,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,931 miles

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Fail 11 Feb 2025 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,513 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

CORROSION UNDER BRAKE SERVO MOUNTING

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,323 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,647 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 115,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 112,641 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,713 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 111,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,386 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,106 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

off side front jack point suface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 101,268 miles

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

off side front jack point service corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,065 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 98,065 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,558 miles

engine damp with oil

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer sill corroed at jacking point

offside front outer sill corroded at jacking point

power steering box damp

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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F248 OUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F248 OUD, 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 F248 OUD registered?

F248 OUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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