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G527 SGT

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 SGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 138,608 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

both front rear mounted track control arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2016 134,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust supported by other means of attachment

Vehicle partially undersealed

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2015 134,119 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust supported by other means of attachment

Vehicle partially undersealed

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2013 133,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 133,365 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,126 miles

parking brake only just met requirement. 17%

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

underbody & brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 14 Feb 2012 133,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

underbody & brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Feb 2011 130,199 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

inner sills starting to corrode

play in steering box

rear chassis around rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 130,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

inner sills starting to corrode

play in steering box

rear chassis around rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,231 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,353 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G527 SGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G527 SGT, 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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G527 SGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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