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F645 DDY

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,629 mi
Last recorded56,629 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 56,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 52,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 52,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

abs lamp intermittently flashes once

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,608 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 50,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,632 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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F645 DDY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F645 DDY, 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 F645 DDY registered?

F645 DDY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F645 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F645 DDY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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