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G224 PFG

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,684 mi
Last recorded151,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 PFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2009 151,684 miles

exhaust blowing

near side rear tyre inner edge badly worn and tyre perishing

off side door mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

several areas of underbody starting to rust where original underseal has peeled off

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2008 146,995 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 140,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 133,848 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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G224 PFG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G224 PFG, 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 G224 PFG registered?

G224 PFG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G224 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G224 PFG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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