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E192 CPB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE192 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 93,013 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 93,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 93,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pump connection ()

propshaft rear rubber coupling perished

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pump connection ()

propshaft rear rubber coupling perished

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,455 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 92,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 92,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Outer Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 91,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 91,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

aux bolts loose

Pass 12 May 2015 91,608 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 91,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 91,216 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 91,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 91,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,959 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 90,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 90,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,804 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 89,671 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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E192 CPB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E192 CPB, 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 E192 CPB registered?

E192 CPB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 April 1988.

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