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E653 FNU

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,821 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Front valance/bumper starting to corrode

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 18 Dec 2020 109,821 miles

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Front valance/bumper starting to corrode

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,668 miles

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,023 miles

front brake pipes in inner arches corroded

slight play in both steering drop links

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished badly to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm badly perished is a run flat tyre and bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly perished

front brake pipes in inner arches corroded

slight play in both steering drop links

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,102 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering has slight play at inner fixings/joints

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2010 107,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 105,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 98,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,252 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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E653 FNU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E653 FNU, 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 E653 FNU registered?

E653 FNU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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