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E567 MLB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Purple Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,219 mi
Last recorded127,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE567 MLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 180,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 173,947 miles

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

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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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E567 MLB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E567 MLB, 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

How do I check the history of E567 MLB?

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What year was E567 MLB registered?

E567 MLB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E567 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E567 MLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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