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G1 XRA

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,946 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,616 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,423 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage coved in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2023 89,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 89,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 88,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,397 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 70,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,628 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 70,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rubber exhaust mount at rear surface cracking

slight surface corrosion on fuel line at rear

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,037 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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G1 XRA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G1 XRA, 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 G1 XRA registered?

G1 XRA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G1 XRA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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