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F560 UGM

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,192 mi
Last recorded183,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 UGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 183,192 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2006 183,028 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 182,975 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F560 UGM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F560 UGM, 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

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What year was F560 UGM registered?

F560 UGM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F560 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 UGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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