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G381 SUD

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 SUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 102,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 102,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 102,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 102,598 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 102,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 102,400 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,357 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,838 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,315 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cord yet

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cord yet

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear perished and cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advise approx 40mm movement (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear perished and cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advise approx 40mm movement (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake warning light does not work

offside rear tyre badly perished and cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Signs of corrosion to O/S outer sill area (door and front jacking point)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,979 miles

Signs of corrosion to O/S outer sill area (door and front jacking point)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,526 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 97,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,183 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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G381 SUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G381 SUD, 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 G381 SUD registered?

G381 SUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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