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F811 TLW

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF811 TLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 99,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 99,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 98,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 98,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 98,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,234 miles

Engine is running too rich and misfiring

Exhaust rear box is damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2020 97,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine is running too rich and misfiring

Exhaust rear box is damaged

Pass 31 May 2019 96,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 96,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,195 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

oil leaking from underside of engine

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,248 miles

heavy cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2014 94,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,612 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jun 2012 93,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,115 miles

all 4 bushes on front suspension arms are slightly deteriarating

auto gear box leaking oil from behind tork converter

Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,209 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 89,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 87,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air intake pipe split

nearside headlamp lense stone chipped

offside rear handbrake cable casing split

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 TLW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F811 TLW, 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 TLW registered?

F811 TLW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F811 TLW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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