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E590 MWP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE590 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,376 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 102,373 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 102,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 102,356 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 102,341 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 102,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 101,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

diff leaking oil on ns

engine sounds like it has a misfire above idle

exhaust link pipe badly coroded

oil around steering box

oil leak

paper wedged around pedal box

slight play in ns steering idler arm

slight play in steering joints

Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,799 miles

diff leaking oil on ns

engine sounds like it has a misfire above idle

exhaust link pipe badly coroded

oil around steering box

oil leak

paper wedged around pedal box

slight play in ns steering idler arm

slight play in steering joints

Fail 5 Sep 2008 101,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,416 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 101,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 100,284 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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E590 MWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E590 MWP, 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 E590 MWP registered?

E590 MWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E590 MWP safe to buy?

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