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G378 TRR

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 TRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY CRUSTING/CORROSION NOTED

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,051 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,051 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,414 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,026 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight damage to front brake hoses

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,458 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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G378 TRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G378 TRR, 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 G378 TRR registered?

G378 TRR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G378 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G378 TRR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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