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F680 TOY

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,736 mi
Last recorded45,736 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 TOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,020 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 39,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,922 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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F680 TOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F680 TOY, 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 F680 TOY registered?

F680 TOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F680 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F680 TOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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