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G20 BKR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 BKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 122,575 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 122,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,996 miles

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

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

extensive under body corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully assess any corrosion

seat locking mechanism locked in upright position but still able to access rear seats

Fail 25 Jul 2017 116,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

extensive under body corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully assess any corrosion

seat locking mechanism locked in upright position but still able to access rear seats

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,992 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 116,992 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 116,981 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,373 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

note/brake and fuel lines coated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,658 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,658 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 94,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

offside front spring seat corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2005 93,158 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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G20 BKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G20 BKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G20 BKR registered?

G20 BKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G20 BKR safe to buy?

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