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G516 CPF

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,048 mi
Last recorded212,048 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 CPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 212,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight play in front steering linkage

Fail 11 Sep 2012 205,078 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front steering linkages

Pass 11 Sep 2012 205,078 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front steering linkages

Fail 3 Sep 2011 198,750 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 198,750 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 187,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 187,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 173,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 160,791 miles

advanced wear both front brake discs

some binding o/s/r brake

Pass 15 May 2007 150,481 miles

front pads near wear limit

some wear in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 4 May 2006 137,845 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint advanced deterioration

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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G516 CPF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G516 CPF, 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 G516 CPF registered?

G516 CPF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G516 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G516 CPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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