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E214 KHK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,816 mi
Last recorded133,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 133,694 miles

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 9 Apr 2013 133,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2012 133,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 133,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,017 miles

Different calipers fitted on rear

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

Pass 6 May 2010
Pass 18 May 2009 119,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 118,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2007 117,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 115,771 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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E214 KHK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E214 KHK, 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 E214 KHK registered?

E214 KHK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is E214 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 KHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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