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F795 PNA

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,268 mi
Last recorded92,268 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF795 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,268 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one of the backbox mounting rubbers missing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,653 miles

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

CRACK IN FRONT ENGINE TIMING COVER

Front RAD MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner flitch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,140 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,787 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,787 miles

Fuel hose leaking purge canister (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 88,858 miles

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

Front brake balance 24%

Front play in subframe bushes

Offside Front inner wing rusty and weak

both sills rusty

purge canister pipe split

Fail 23 May 2016 88,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake balance 24%

Front play in subframe bushes

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front inner wing rusty and weak

both sills rusty

purge canister pipe split

Pass 28 May 2015 87,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 86,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 85,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front suspension bushes worn

rear chassis getting rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,608 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a lot of sealer around rear jacking points

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rust starting rear a/r/b centre mtgs

rust starting rear sills/floor joins

some dampness around p/s box

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,812 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 73,809 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F795 PNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F795 PNA, 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 F795 PNA registered?

F795 PNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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