CarVerify

Free Car Check

F749 DWF

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 DWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 118,110 miles

Gearbox pipework to oil cooler leaking.

Nearside front lower wing trim adrift

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front wing trim adrift

Offside outer sill trim adrift

Pass 20 May 2021 117,127 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 117,111 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 111,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 107,422 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
Full Mercedes-benz 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F749 DWF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F749 DWF, 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

How do I check the history of F749 DWF?

You can check the full history of F749 DWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F749 DWF registered?

F749 DWF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F749 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F749 DWF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F749 DWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F749 DWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.