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E468 LLR

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 83,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,470 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,442 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,991 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,356 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,500 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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E468 LLR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E468 LLR, 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 E468 LLR registered?

E468 LLR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E468 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E468 LLR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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