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F422 UJB

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,372 mi
Last recorded61,372 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 UJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear mounting bush worn (movement) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Tow bar bracket mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side mounting Bracket/plates corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre sidewalls slightly perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,863 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Towing eye area to chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Towing eye area to chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towing/ Anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle underbody.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towing eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around power steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion to under body of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2019 56,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking oil

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Fail 10 May 2019 56,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking oil

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 55,961 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 16 May 2018 55,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (8.2.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 18 May 2017 54,160 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear shock bushes slightly perishing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff slightly leaking oil

Pass 16 May 2016 52,119 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2016 52,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 49,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Diff leaking oil.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,378 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,135 miles

Center exhaust section blowing slightly

Front tyres cracked arount outer sidewalls

Rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,379 miles

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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F422 UJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 F422 UJB, 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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F422 UJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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