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E217 KJB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,457 mi
Last recorded44,457 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 KJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 44,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,568 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,409 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,676 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leack from power steering pipe

wrong warning light showing on dash when indicating an also when applyen main beam

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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E217 KJB 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 E217 KJB, 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 E217 KJB registered?

E217 KJB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E217 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 KJB 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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