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F922 LEO

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,842 mi
Last recorded118,842 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF922 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 118,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 118,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 116,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,575 miles

all jacking points corroded

all suspension bushes perishing

all tyres 15-16 years old

underneath starting to show signs of corrosion in places

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,177 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,833 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 113,355 miles

light corrosion around nearside and offside front and rear jacking points.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,601 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 30 Dec 2011 112,071 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 30 Sep 2011 112,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 109,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see inner brake pads on front and rear brakes

Fail 2 Sep 2009 109,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see inner brake pads on front and rear brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 106,684 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 106,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

major oil leak from engine

nearside headlamp lense cracked

slight movment in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2006 105,990 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 105,932 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F922 LEO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F922 LEO, 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 F922 LEO registered?

F922 LEO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F922 LEO safe to buy?

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