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G914 WGW

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG914 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 92,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,064 miles

nearside front outer track rod end slight movement in a ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 91,874 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 91,797 miles

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

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

slight free play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 2 Jun 2012 91,624 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 91,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 90,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 85,481 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 85,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 78,899 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,292 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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G914 WGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G914 WGW, 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 G914 WGW registered?

G914 WGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G914 WGW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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