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F709 JUE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,896 mi
Last recorded46,896 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 JUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 46,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 45,233 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex is (1.1.12 (f) (i))

small oil leak

some under body showing corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2019 44,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All 4 tyres cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex is (1.1.12 (f) (i))

small oil leak

some under body showing corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,901 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrulls corroding

rear of exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,901 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake hose ferrulls corroding

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,629 miles

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

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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F709 JUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F709 JUE, 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 F709 JUE registered?

F709 JUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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