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F868 UPA

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

160,636 mi
Last recorded160,636 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 160,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 159,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 157,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 157,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water on inside of light (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 155,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 152,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 174,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,891 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,093 miles

both rear tyres perished

underbody covered in under seal

Fail 11 Apr 2014 135,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 133,324 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 131,872 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 130,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 130,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a/c pump leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2006 127,847 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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F868 UPA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F868 UPA, 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 F868 UPA registered?

F868 UPA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F868 UPA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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