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G207 WBL

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG207 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 68,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 65,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 62,890 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,201 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 42,021 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 42,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,645 miles

rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 41,645 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,115 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,978 miles

rear silencer box showing of deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,486 miles

O/S/F tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

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

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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G207 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G207 WBL, 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 G207 WBL registered?

G207 WBL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G207 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G207 WBL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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