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F970 ENV

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 125,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,313 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 123,313 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,441 miles

Front oli leak

Rear daff oli leak

Fail 27 Sep 2019 122,441 miles

Front oli leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear daff oli leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to the offside rear inner wheel arch but is not excessive

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate needs securing properly

front wipers are starting to smear

windscreen washers need adjusting

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate needs securing properly

front wipers are starting to smear

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 115,193 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 112,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 107,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 107,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F970 ENV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F970 ENV, 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 F970 ENV registered?

F970 ENV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F970 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F970 ENV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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