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146 BOR

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,627 mi
Last recorded91,627 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 BOR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 91,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 91,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 91,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,022 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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146 BOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 146 BOR, 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 38 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 146 BOR registered?

146 BOR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 146 BOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 146 BOR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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