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G894 RHO

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,923 mi
Last recorded58,923 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 58,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 56,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 56,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,768 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,737 miles

Offside SMALL CHIP IN HEADLAMP GLASS NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Fail 15 Feb 2017 43,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside SMALL CHIP IN HEADLAMP GLASS NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,713 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

slight play in n/s/f drag link ball joint

slight play in n/s/f idle arm bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 4,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,687 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf washer jet inoperative.

Fail 19 Nov 2010

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf washer jet inoperative.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,977 miles

note. engine has serious oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,090 miles

slight leak from steering box.

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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G894 RHO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G894 RHO, 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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G894 RHO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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