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F502 DUH

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 DUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,026 miles

All tyres wearing low.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,474 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,473 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses ferralls slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,288 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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F502 DUH 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 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F502 DUH, 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 F502 DUH registered?

F502 DUH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F502 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F502 DUH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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