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E705 NUV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,407 miles

Corrosion hole in the N/S/F chassis rail.

Exhaust leaks.

Play in the steering.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 125,343 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust is leaking.

Offside wiper smears.

Play in the steering ball joints.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside wiper smears.

Play in the steering ball joints.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,903 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Slight corrosion to chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,077 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassis corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2013 122,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2012 121,828 miles

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

nearside front chassis corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

windscreen damage on offside

Pass 31 Oct 2009 119,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,538 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroding

front chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2007 116,701 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Fail 16 Oct 2007 116,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Fail 9 Oct 2006 115,135 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slight damage cords not exposed

Pass 9 Oct 2006 115,135 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slight damage cords not exposed

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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E705 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E705 NUV, 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 E705 NUV registered?

E705 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E705 NUV safe to buy?

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