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E527 NOW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 150,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,003 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 150,003 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2015 148,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2013 141,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 141,774 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 139,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 138,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 136,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 135,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 133,151 miles

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 5 Jul 2007 124,243 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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E527 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E527 NOW, 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 E527 NOW registered?

E527 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E527 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E527 NOW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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