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F411 JJO

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,585 mi
Last recorded90,585 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 90,357 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,112 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR OUTTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED BOTH OFFSIDE JACKING POINTS CORRODED NEARSIDE OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE AT FRONT

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,931 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,187 miles

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,417 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 56,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 55,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F411 JJO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F411 JJO, 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 F411 JJO registered?

F411 JJO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F411 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F411 JJO shows 14 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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