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F303 DEY

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,997 mi
Last recorded95,997 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 DEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,787 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 94,846 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 94,808 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 93,601 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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F303 DEY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F303 DEY, 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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How do I check the history of F303 DEY?

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What year was F303 DEY registered?

F303 DEY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F303 DEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 DEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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