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E1 DUK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 72,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,848 miles

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

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls perishng

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,770 miles

nearside front & rear tyres cracking to side walls

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front & rear tyres cracking to side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,329 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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E1 DUK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E1 DUK, 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 E1 DUK registered?

E1 DUK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E1 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 DUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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