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F283 SYE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 SYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 148,372 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 148,372 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to both front chassis members

Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 148,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 148,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 147,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 146,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 146,229 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 34,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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F283 SYE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F283 SYE, 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 F283 SYE registered?

F283 SYE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F283 SYE safe to buy?

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