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F414 KGT

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,227 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 71,178 miles

Front both sides lower ball joint boots perishing/deteriorated

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion NS & OS front inner wings rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine & rear differential ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded NS & OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front & Rear (NS & OS) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion NS & OS front inner wings rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine & rear differential ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded NS & OS (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,090 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,089 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear nail

Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,909 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2005 60,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 60,968 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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F414 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F414 KGT, 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 F414 KGT registered?

F414 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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