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E411 RSC

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 RSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 128,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 128,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 128,284 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, tyres also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 May 2023 128,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, tyres also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2022 125,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,308 miles

Front & Rear Under section has corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front & Rear Under section has corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,182 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 105,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,506 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,103 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,103 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,855 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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E411 RSC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E411 RSC, 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 E411 RSC registered?

E411 RSC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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