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F811 TKV

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,283 mi
Last recorded8,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF811 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 8,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 8,249 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 8,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust hangers worn

slight weap from power stearing box

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,967 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,314 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,314 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,227 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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F811 TKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F811 TKV, 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 F811 TKV registered?

F811 TKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F811 TKV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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