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E279 CGK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 115,814 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump pan wet/weeping fluid. Slight leak on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,814 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump pan wet/weeping fluid. Slight leak on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,517 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 115,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,382 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 115,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2021 115,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,413 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,413 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2016 112,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub cracked (4.2.B.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 111,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,645 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 111,636 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 110,110 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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E279 CGK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E279 CGK, 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 E279 CGK registered?

E279 CGK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E279 CGK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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