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4907 PX

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,218 mi
Last recorded66,218 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4907 PX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,218 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,378 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,325 miles

diff oil leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,141 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front shock absorber rubber bushes starting to perish/crack

nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,523 miles

front shock absorber rubber bushes starting to perish/crack

nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,993 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,323 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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4907 PX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 4907 PX, 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 4907 PX registered?

4907 PX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is 4907 PX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4907 PX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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