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G55 TNK

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,916 miles

Front slight cracking on outer walls

Fail 15 Oct 2018 79,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight cracking on outer walls

Rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 74,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,340 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,340 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,383 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering box wet

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,368 miles

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

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering box wet

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,491 miles

steering box wet

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 1,780 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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G55 TNK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G55 TNK, 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 G55 TNK registered?

G55 TNK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G55 TNK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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