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F757 SMU

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,498 mi
Last recorded114,498 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 114,498 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 114,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake disc is corroded, however doesnt seem to affect the brake performance.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall is cracked, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 113,582 miles

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

slight free play in front steering joints. †

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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F757 SMU 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F757 SMU, 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 F757 SMU registered?

F757 SMU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F757 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F757 SMU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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