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F420 PYV

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,526 mi
Last recorded114,526 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 114,168 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

steering system,near side idler arm slight play in bush.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,058 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Outer Outer Wall Cracked..

Near Side Front Steering Idler Arm Bush Slight Play..

Near Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Off Side Rear Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge..

Fail 10 Apr 2017 114,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Side Front Tyre Outer Outer Wall Cracked..

Near Side Front Steering Idler Arm Bush Slight Play..

Near Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Off Side Rear Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge..

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,339 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,390 miles

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

exhaust centre union slight blow

nearside steering idler arm has slight wear in bush

steering box slight leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,500 miles

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

fuel cap seal poor.

slioght play in steering idler bush.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,195 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear exhaust mounts slightly perished

steering box has a slight seepage.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,432 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play /wear not excessive in steering idler arm bushes

slight weapage from steering box

Fail 7 Aug 2006 54,432 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

play /wear not excessive in steering idler arm bushes

slight weapage from steering box

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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F420 PYV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F420 PYV, 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 F420 PYV registered?

F420 PYV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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