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CEW 502

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEW 502
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,627 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 75,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,589 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 71,589 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 70,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,655 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyre side walls have cracking and splitting

Pass 21 May 2015 67,853 miles

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Fail 19 May 2015 67,846 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 20 May 2014 67,158 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre side wall splitting

Pass 21 May 2013 66,508 miles

fuel cap seal slight cracking

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Fail 21 May 2013 66,508 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel cap seal slight cracking

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 24 May 2012 66,042 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack on side walls

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Fail 22 May 2012 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack on side walls

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 19 May 2011 65,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs have wear

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2009 63,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,852 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,208 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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CEW 502 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CEW 502, 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

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What year was CEW 502 registered?

CEW 502 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is CEW 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEW 502 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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