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G286 TTV

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 120,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills front to rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded/under sealed

Fail 10 Nov 2025 120,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills front to rear

under body corroded/under sealed

Pass 14 May 2021 119,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg around suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G286 TTV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G286 TTV, 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 G286 TTV registered?

G286 TTV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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