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G692 UMT

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,942 mi
Last recorded143,942 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 UMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 143,942 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 142,708 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 142,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 142,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 141,927 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 141,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 139,450 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 139,431 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 136,010 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 136,010 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

windscreen scored

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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G692 UMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G692 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 G692 UMT registered?

G692 UMT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G692 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G692 UMT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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