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G975 OHE

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,496 mi
Last recorded38,496 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 OHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 38,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,291 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,772 miles

rear axle oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 21,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G975 OHE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G975 OHE, 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 G975 OHE registered?

G975 OHE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G975 OHE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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