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F555 GBU

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 85,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 84,578 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F555 GBU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F555 GBU, 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 F555 GBU registered?

F555 GBU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F555 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F555 GBU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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