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D3 SFC

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,626 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 71,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,140 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 70,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 70,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,093 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 May 2013 69,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,567 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,043 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,040 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,744 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 65,901 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

vin plate missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,269 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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D3 SFC is a 1988 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 76.2%.

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 D3 SFC, 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 D3 SFC registered?

D3 SFC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is D3 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 SFC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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