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JGU 778

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 778
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,224 miles

slight pas leak fro around steering box area

Fail 3 Mar 2015 108,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,771 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 103,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,340 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 103,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 102,679 miles

chassis leg geting weak with rust at nearsdie front lower suspenion arm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,302 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 99,167 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2006 99,167 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

slight play through steering

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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JGU 778 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGU 778, 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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JGU 778 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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