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B1 MTP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,449 mi
Last recorded154,449 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 154,171 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 153,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 15,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 143,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 138,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp wipers split and worn

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 138,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp wipers split and worn

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 119,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2013 116,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 113,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 104,765 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 104,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,705 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,074 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 100,074 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front rim dameged

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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B1 MTP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B1 MTP, 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 B1 MTP registered?

B1 MTP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B1 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 MTP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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