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E182 LBT

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 LBT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,110 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,927 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 23 May 2017 115,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle but seriously weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2015 115,447 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 115,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 115,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 115,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2008 114,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 114,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 104,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 104,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 100,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 100,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 100,282 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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E182 LBT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E182 LBT, 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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E182 LBT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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