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F661 RJB

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,607 mi
Last recorded229,607 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF661 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 229,607 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusted

Draglink/drop arm ball joints slight wear

Heavy underseal on offside front flitch

Nearside front flitch heavy corrosion

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

Slight oil leak from automatic transmission pipes near radiator

Steering box worn

Under engine bay covered in oil

Pass 5 Apr 2008 228,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 228,041 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,529 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 223,046 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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F661 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue 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 F661 RJB, 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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F661 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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