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F614 RYF

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,473 mi
Last recorded175,473 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 175,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 175,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both inner cv boots perished .exhaust rubber hangers perished

Pass 23 Jul 2007 165,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 158,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 152,425 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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F614 RYF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F614 RYF, 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 F614 RYF registered?

F614 RYF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F614 RYF safe to buy?

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