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G123 LDH

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,666 mi
Last recorded139,666 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 LDH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 138,080 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 135,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 134,760 miles

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

slight play in the steering

Pass 2 Jul 2008 132,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

creaking noise on offside front suspension

nearside + offside front chassis surface corrosion

steering slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 130,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 125,689 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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G123 LDH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G123 LDH, 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 G123 LDH registered?

G123 LDH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G123 LDH safe to buy?

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