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F839 LTT

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,431 mi
Last recorded67,431 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 LTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,237 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,138 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,933 miles

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,405 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm to pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

internal trims not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2017 66,401 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure internal lights insecure and missing switches (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering arm to pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

internal trims not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,873 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyreshowing signs of cracking

general surface corrosion on chassis and body

os outer door trim insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,873 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyreshowing signs of cracking

general surface corrosion on chassis and body

os outer door trim insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,578 miles

advise rear discs slighty pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,610 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,559 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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F839 LTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F839 LTT, 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 F839 LTT registered?

F839 LTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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