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ROB 4K

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 4K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 101,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,751 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,034 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,439 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,081 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension components etc.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,068 miles

smear on wiper

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 94,982 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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ROB 4K is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ROB 4K, 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 ROB 4K registered?

ROB 4K is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is ROB 4K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 4K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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