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D22 AGD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 AGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 90,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,288 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,587 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,000 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis Rail/ Drainage Grommet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Wishbone Bushes Perishing

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF Tyre Perished and Cracking All Over

Oil leak

Rear Prop Rubber Bearing Splitting

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

Slight Play in NSF Inner Steering Arm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Wishbone Bushes Perishing

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF Tyre Perished and Cracking All Over

Oil leak

Rear Prop Rubber Bearing Splitting

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

Slight Play in NSF Inner Steering Arm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,523 miles

ENGINE SMOKE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,880 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 86,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 86,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 82,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s down pipe; exhaust clamp broken

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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D22 AGD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D22 AGD, 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 D22 AGD?

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What year was D22 AGD registered?

D22 AGD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D22 AGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 AGD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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