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5 KSW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,601 mi
Last recorded56,601 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KSW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 56,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,728 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,970 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,208 miles

corrosion on n/s front chassis rail

o/s wiper is smearing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,206 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe [above rear suspension]

front suspension arm bushes are cracked

sills are badly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,778 miles

corrosion on sills

movement in front subframe o/s rear mounting bush advise rectify

oil leaks

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,356 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 53,355 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,742 miles

slight play in steering box osr tyre requires turning round nsr nsf osf tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,861 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,861 miles

Inner Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,848 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 47,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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5 KSW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5 KSW, 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 5 KSW registered?

5 KSW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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