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B18 EKE

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,407 mi
Last recorded165,407 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 165,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 163,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,507 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 163,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 163,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 162,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 162,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 161,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,131 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 161,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 156,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front track control arm bushes appear deteriorated but functioning ok.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits). N/s front brake slightly down on performance.

O/s front pipe leaking slightly.

Rear tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 156,879 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front track control arm bushes appear deteriorated but functioning ok.

Imbalance on front brakes (within limits). N/s front brake slightly down on performance.

O/s front pipe leaking slightly.

Rear tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 156,107 miles

both rear tyres cracked on inside edges

slight blow on exhaust front pipe (o/s bank)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 154,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 153,290 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 153,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 149,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 145,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 141,615 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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B18 EKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 B18 EKE, 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 36 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 B18 EKE registered?

B18 EKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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