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E765 JAN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE765 JAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 66,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering In Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,724 miles

Oil leak

nearside front washer jet poor

Pass 5 May 2011 65,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,956 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,997 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,628 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 51,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,386 miles

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

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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E765 JAN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E765 JAN, 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 E765 JAN registered?

E765 JAN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E765 JAN safe to buy?

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