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G656 KWO

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 KWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,459 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 99,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,433 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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G656 KWO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G656 KWO, 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 G656 KWO registered?

G656 KWO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G656 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G656 KWO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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