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E388 MPV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 111,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 109,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 109,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,908 miles

Front both chassis starting to corrode slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,410 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight movement in nearside front upper suspension bush

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind from nearside rear brake

unable to inspect sills due to covers

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,063 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 85,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 77,957 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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E388 MPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E388 MPV, 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

How do I check the history of E388 MPV?

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What year was E388 MPV registered?

E388 MPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E388 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E388 MPV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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