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G195 FRE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,790 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,309 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,343 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,202 miles

Near side rear & off side rear subframe bush brackets corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,646 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,216 miles

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

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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G195 FRE 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 G195 FRE, 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 G195 FRE registered?

G195 FRE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G195 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G195 FRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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