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E659 VOX

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,064 mi
Last recorded69,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 VOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,646 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,646 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,419 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 57,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Both front tyres cracked

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,587 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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E659 VOX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E659 VOX, 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 E659 VOX registered?

E659 VOX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E659 VOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E659 VOX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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