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E420 VUB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 VUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 35,257 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,365 miles

engine idle speed high

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,084 miles

all four tyres cracking between tread due to age of tyres.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,886 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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E420 VUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 E420 VUB, 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 E420 VUB registered?

E420 VUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E420 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 VUB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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