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G594 KOE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,597 mi
Last recorded208,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 KOE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 208,597 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 208,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 208,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 208,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 207,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 206,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 205,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 204,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 202,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 200,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 197,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 197,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 193,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 193,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 189,591 miles

(1)SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT RUNNERS.(2)SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 184,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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G594 KOE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G594 KOE, 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 G594 KOE registered?

G594 KOE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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