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E312 LYO

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,896 mi
Last recorded51,896 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 LYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 51,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,087 miles

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

fog warn light flickers

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,035 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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E312 LYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E312 LYO, 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 E312 LYO registered?

E312 LYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E312 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E312 LYO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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