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G864 TGF

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,466 mi
Last recorded204,466 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG864 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2010 204,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front offside wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 203,514 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 203,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 201,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2007 199,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 199,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 197,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G864 TGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G864 TGF, 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 G864 TGF registered?

G864 TGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G864 TGF safe to buy?

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