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F55 TJH

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

172,797 mi
Last recorded172,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 TJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 172,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 172,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 172,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 171,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 171,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 170,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 170,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 169,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 168,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 168,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 167,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 166,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 166,110 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 164,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 164,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside headlamp reflectros slightly detereoated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 162,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 162,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 161,302 miles

offside front offside rear nearside front nearside rear sills corroded adjacent to jacking points.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 160,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 160,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 159,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2006 157,937 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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F55 TJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 F55 TJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F55 TJH?

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What year was F55 TJH registered?

F55 TJH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F55 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 TJH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F55 TJH have outstanding finance?

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