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F999 RPG

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 RPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,259 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 124,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 119,644 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 119,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 116,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 116,033 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F999 RPG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F999 RPG, 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 F999 RPG registered?

F999 RPG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F999 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F999 RPG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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