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G42 RNC

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,577 mi
Last recorded40,577 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 RNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 40,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,918 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,702 miles

Exhaust back box is slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,303 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 39,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,089 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,378 miles

Front Oil leak

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,282 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

fuel pipes corroded by filter

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,005 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,847 miles

Oil leak

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,601 miles

fuel pipes corroded at filter

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,133 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes from pump to filter.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wipers poor

Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,172 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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G42 RNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G42 RNC, 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 G42 RNC registered?

G42 RNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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