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E663 CPB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,434 mi
Last recorded119,434 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 119,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 119,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 118,605 miles

o/s floor corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 118,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s floor corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

spare tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,180 miles

Nearside Upper ball joint dust cover slightly insecure

nail in offside front tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,690 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,534 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,512 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 86,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion on nearside rear floor

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,633 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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E663 CPB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E663 CPB, 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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E663 CPB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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