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F311 FKR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 110,365 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 109,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 108,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,521 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,473 miles

Rear Axle has oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 92,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 92,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,503 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,460 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,652 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on all jack points

wear in sub-frame mount

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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F311 FKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F311 FKR, 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 F311 FKR registered?

F311 FKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 January 1989.

Is F311 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F311 FKR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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