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F406 RYW

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,047 mi
Last recorded109,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,478 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,343 miles

Central Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 107,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,885 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 103,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,855 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,811 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

front sub frame rear mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 96,271 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 95,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 93,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F406 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 F406 RYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F406 RYW registered?

F406 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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