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F249 DOK

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,193 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,445 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,373 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,440 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 84,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside and and offside rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp stone chipped

nearside rear brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,796 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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F249 DOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F249 DOK, 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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F249 DOK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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