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E698 LNR

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,609 mi
Last recorded30,609 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 LNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 30,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 30,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 27,266 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,016 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,016 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,997 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cracks n/s+o/s front tyres outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,269 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 25,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E698 LNR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E698 LNR, 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 E698 LNR registered?

E698 LNR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E698 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E698 LNR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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