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F860 RGS

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF860 RGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,606 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 132,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 129,008 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 128,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,566 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 124,566 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 122,476 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2006 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

n/s steering idler worn

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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F860 RGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F860 RGS, 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 F860 RGS registered?

F860 RGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F860 RGS safe to buy?

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