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E584 CHS

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE584 CHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,377 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 107,113 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 105,773 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 105,772 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,705 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 103,705 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 101,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E584 CHS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E584 CHS, 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 E584 CHS?

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What year was E584 CHS registered?

E584 CHS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E584 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E584 CHS shows 16 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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