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E664 JSN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE664 JSN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,610 miles

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

general body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,113 miles

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,504 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,100 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,304 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 105,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 98,294 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 97,497 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,724 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 96,710 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 93,985 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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E664 JSN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E664 JSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E664 JSN registered?

E664 JSN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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