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5 PFD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,482 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,482 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 120,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 113,382 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 113,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,682 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,562 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 110,562 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,704 miles

reg plates not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,641 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 PFD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 5 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

5 PFD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is 5 PFD safe to buy?

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