CarVerify

Free Car Check

BIL 1731

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,781 mi
Last recorded80,781 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 1731
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,781 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,480 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 77,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,604 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
Full Mercedes-benz 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BIL 1731 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BIL 1731, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIL 1731?

You can check the full history of BIL 1731 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BIL 1731 registered?

BIL 1731 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is BIL 1731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 1731 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BIL 1731 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BIL 1731. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.