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G616 WBY

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

28,024 mi
Last recorded28,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 28,024 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 26,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 25,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,903 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 23,497 miles

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 22,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,807 miles

exhaust back box becoming corroded and weak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,387 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,809 miles

exhaust back box corroded and weak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 15,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,384 miles

ALL TYRES - CRACKED SIDE WALLS AND IN TREAD

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,037 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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G616 WBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 G616 WBY, 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 G616 WBY registered?

G616 WBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G616 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G616 WBY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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