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F804 LKN

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,692 mi
Last recorded70,692 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 LKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,308 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,105 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,108 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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F804 LKN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F804 LKN, 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

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What year was F804 LKN registered?

F804 LKN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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