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G12 KLF

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,743 mi
Last recorded76,743 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 76,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 74,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 73,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight lense cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight lense cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlight lens cracked,beam not distorted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corosion to both sills around jacking points but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,764 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

offside outer sill is corroded around jacking points

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

offside outer sill is corroded around jacking points

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s & n/s outer sill jacking points corroded,but only surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill corroded around jacking points

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

could'nt see condition of rear disc inner faces

nearside front tyre,wearing inner edge

offside front tyre,very worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded at front/rear

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Headlight glass chipped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G12 KLF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G12 KLF, 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 G12 KLF registered?

G12 KLF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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