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E765 UON

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,632 mi
Last recorded189,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE765 UON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 189,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 189,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 189,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 189,470 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 189,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 183,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 183,975 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 179,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 178,918 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 178,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 173,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 168,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 156,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres outer walls cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 155,905 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 154,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 154,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 150,884 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 150,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake balance only just within limits

Pass 6 Jan 2007 148,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 147,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 146,937 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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E765 UON is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UON, 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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E765 UON is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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