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F850 RYH

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 RYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 108,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,340 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 108,340 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,074 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 108,087 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear steel brake pipe over axle to o/s/r hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last 6-8" of the front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 107,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,964 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,829 miles

Exhaust mounting(rubbers) deteriorated

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust mounting(rubbers) deteriorated

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,289 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 96,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,325 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F850 RYH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F850 RYH, 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 F850 RYH registered?

F850 RYH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F850 RYH safe to buy?

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