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IIG 363

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 363
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,372 miles

Coil spring corroded Front To Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 144,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front To Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 142,152 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ex play in idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point coroded not in presibe zone

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 138,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,261 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,078 miles

Nearside steering idler bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 128,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 125,044 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,899 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering idler.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,618 miles

Both front brakke flexi hose ferrules are corroded

Corrosion around front bumper support valance

N/s front shock absorber lower rubber mount start to perish

N/s front steering idler has slight up& down movement

O/s & N/s front chassis rails sre starting to corrode

O/s & N/s rear chassis rails sre starting to corrode

O/s & N/s rear metal brake pipes show corrosion

O/s front rubber vehicle support mounting missing

PAS steering box has slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,758 miles

near side rear tyre low on tread and sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 2 May 2006 97,779 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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IIG 363 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IIG 363, 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 IIG 363 registered?

IIG 363 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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