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G660 UMT

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,197 mi
Last recorded155,197 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG660 UMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 155,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 155,166 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 155,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 155,059 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 154,684 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 153,815 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres on legal limit wearbands

exhaust has been repaired

rear silencer in poor condition

steering idler on nearside has small amount of play

Fail 20 Nov 2009 153,805 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres on legal limit wearbands

exhaust has been repaired

rear silencer in poor condition

steering idler on nearside has small amount of play

Pass 8 Dec 2007 151,876 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 149,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 147,701 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 147,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G660 UMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G660 UMT, 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 G660 UMT registered?

G660 UMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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