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GIL 5111

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5111
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust slghtly rusty

slight gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s rear exhaust box rusty,rear exhaust pipe slight damage and starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,621 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,853 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,237 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s steering idler has slight play

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 103,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,171 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 101,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GIL 5111 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GIL 5111, 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 GIL 5111 registered?

GIL 5111 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is GIL 5111 safe to buy?

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