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F478 NMY

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 NMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,309 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Arch covers fitted.

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 138,309 miles

All suspension components corroded.

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

Offside Front Bumper corroded but not likely to cause harm.

Offside Rear Arch corroded but not likely to cause harm.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 136,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 134,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 133,490 miles

Offside rear Exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 133,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear wheel binding slighlty

Offside rear Exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 131,194 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 131,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 130,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 130,522 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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F478 NMY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F478 NMY, 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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F478 NMY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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