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1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,001 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Appears from steering box, Maybe rocker cover above dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 90,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 87,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,388 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,418 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,549 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to front suspension unit

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear suspension unit

eng trans oil leaks

n/s seat inner catch insecure

slight leak steering damper

Pass 24 May 2006 60,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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79 URL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 79 URL, 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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79 URL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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