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F650 NAP

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 NAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,253 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,570 miles

Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,643 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 108,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,598 miles

Low effort on n/s park brake

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 101,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded.

slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point.

wear and some movement in front subframe rear bushes.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 87,522 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F650 NAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F650 NAP, 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 F650 NAP registered?

F650 NAP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F650 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F650 NAP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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