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GJC 817

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,026 mi
Last recorded106,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJC 817
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 106,026 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 106,018 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 105,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side4s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear and front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,680 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fuel pipes slight rusted

Low coolant level

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Under body slight rusted and covered under sealant front and rear

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,669 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 105,658 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 105,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,138 miles

Oil leak

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 102,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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GJC 817 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJC 817, 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 GJC 817 registered?

GJC 817 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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