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E614 JKS

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,335 mi
Last recorded206,335 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE614 JKS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 206,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 206,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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E614 JKS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E614 JKS, 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 E614 JKS registered?

E614 JKS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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