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G592 UJD

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,005 mi
Last recorded232,005 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 UJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 232,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear diff slight has a slight leak of oil

Fail 25 Sep 2009 231,989 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear diff slight has a slight leak of oil

Pass 16 Oct 2008 230,133 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 223,790 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Exhaust corroding †3.Floor & chassis corroding †4.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †5.Slight lift n/s bottom ball joint

6.Slight play in steering box †7.Misfire on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2007 223,790 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Exhaust corroding †3.Floor & chassis corroding †4.Brake & fuel pipes corroding not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †5.Slight lift n/s bottom ball joint

6.Slight play in steering box †7.Brake pads not checked

Pass 2 May 2006 209,950 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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G592 UJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G592 UJD, 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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G592 UJD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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