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E353 MHV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 129,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,159 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 125,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 121,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 118,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 118,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 116,856 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 116,856 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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E353 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E353 MHV, 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 E353 MHV registered?

E353 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E353 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 MHV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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