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F27 TEE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,560 mi
Last recorded41,560 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 TEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 41,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 40,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,073 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

general corrosion through out vehicle

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 40,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar "D" bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

general corrosion through out vehicle

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,063 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres over 10 years old

engine oil leak

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,006 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 31,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

engine idle is fast

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,900 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four road tyres over 10 years old

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front lower chassis rail corroded

offside front headlamp lens damaged

offside front lower chassis rail corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering idler arm ball joints

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four road tyres over 10 years old

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front lower chassis rail corroded

offside front headlamp lens damaged

offside front lower chassis rail corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering idler arm ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,864 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four road tyres over 10 years old

auxiliary drive belts perished

both front windscreen wiper blades split and smearing slightly

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

offside front headlamp wiper blade not parking correctly

play in steering idler arm joints

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four road tyres over 10 years old

auxiliary drive belts perished

both front windscreen wiper blades split and smearing slightly

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

offside front headlamp wiper blade not parking correctly

play in steering idler arm joints

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,262 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,999 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F27 TEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F27 TEE, 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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F27 TEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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