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G942 PKL

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,027 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,384 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G942 PKL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G942 PKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G942 PKL registered?

G942 PKL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G942 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G942 PKL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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