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F435 UOR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,318 mi
Last recorded80,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 UOR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,318 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,812 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,793 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,792 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion jarking point (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,872 miles

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

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

nearside front outer sill holed at jacking point,(outwith any prescribed area)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 75,872 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill holed at jacking point,(outwith any prescribed area)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,712 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor leak at exhaust rear box

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,415 miles

minor leak at exhaust rear box

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,022 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,524 miles

as test number 553548407265

Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,524 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2006 72,747 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F435 UOR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F435 UOR, 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 F435 UOR registered?

F435 UOR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F435 UOR safe to buy?

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