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E471 PMK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE471 PMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside idler arm bush wear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,536 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 92,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 56,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 56,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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E471 PMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E471 PMK, 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 E471 PMK registered?

E471 PMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E471 PMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E471 PMK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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