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E527 XUD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

208,162 mi
Last recorded208,162 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 XUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 208,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 206,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 205,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 203,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 202,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 201,666 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 201,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 200,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 198,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 198,120 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 196,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 194,510 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner side of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 192,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on a inner edge.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 190,915 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 189,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 187,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 185,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight leak from auto box

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 183,836 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 180,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 176,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 172,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 168,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 163,055 miles

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

very slight free play in steering box

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 XUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

E527 XUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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