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G443 WPM

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 WPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,767 miles

fog tell tale not working

Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding and close to a failure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer not working

fog tell tale not working

screen is chipped

vacuum pipe under near side front inner wing is split

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,477 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,349 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advanced age cracking in all tyres

slight binding in nearside front brake(requires attention)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,007 miles

slight age cracking in all tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight age cracking in all tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,408 miles

slight age cracks through tyres & slight corrosion in brake discs (vehicle been standing?)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,398 miles

surface corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,164 miles

exhaust balance pipe in very poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,126 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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G443 WPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G443 WPM, 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 G443 WPM registered?

G443 WPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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