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RIL 5161

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,017 mi
Last recorded166,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5161
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 166,017 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 166,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear mounted filters/pump ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 165,964 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 165,964 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 163,928 miles

oil leak

steering box oily

Fail 24 Nov 2011 163,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

steering box oily

Fail 26 Nov 2010 161,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

advise steering box damp

advise steering box has slight play

advise wiper blades split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

advise steering box damp

advise steering box has slight play

advise wiper blades split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 158,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 157,354 miles

n/s screen wash not working

rear tyres worn in centres

sharp edge on rear bumper

slight play in steering box + relay pivot

Pass 7 Aug 2006 159,324 miles

jagged edge on rear bumper(o/s)

n/s washer jet inop

rear tyres in very poor condition

slight play in steering idler arm (contaminated with oil)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 155,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 155,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R tyre perished.

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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RIL 5161 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RIL 5161, 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 RIL 5161 registered?

RIL 5161 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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