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F955 LKK

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,530 mi
Last recorded69,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,530 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sill jacking mounts rusted and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Front sill jacking mounts rusted and corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 69,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,354 miles

Nearside Front outer sill jacking point rusted and corroded

Offside Front sill jacking mounts rusted and corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2024 69,354 miles

Nearside Front outer sill jacking point rusted and corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill jacking mounts rusted and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 68,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 67,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 67,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,672 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,167 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 50,167 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,152 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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F955 LKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F955 LKK, 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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F955 LKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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