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F337 EWU

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,328 mi
Last recorded102,328 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF337 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 100,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 99,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2006 98,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate poor condtion

Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,816 miles

front number plate poor condtion

Pass 23 Nov 2005 97,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 97,664 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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F337 EWU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F337 EWU, 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 F337 EWU registered?

F337 EWU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F337 EWU safe to buy?

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