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G680 MFL

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,214 mi
Last recorded221,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 MFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 221,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 220,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 220,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 220,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 220,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 219,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 217,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 214,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 209,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 203,644 miles

Nearside Front Torsion Arm Bush slight play

Offside Front Torsion Arm Bush slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2016 198,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 193,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 187,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 191,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 187,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 183,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear & nearside front tyres low on tread (3.0mm) also nearside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2011 183,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear & nearside front tyres low on tread (3.0mm) also nearside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2010 177,288 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 171,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 166,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 166,418 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 165,092 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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G680 MFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G680 MFL, 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 G680 MFL registered?

G680 MFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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