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E794 AGT

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE794 AGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 109,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,621 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,438 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 108,293 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 108,293 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,032 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold or gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Light corrosion to chassis & wheel housings

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold or gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,706 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake discs rusty

under seal under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,245 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Very slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,949 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold area.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Pass 8 May 2014 106,466 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold area.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 8 May 2014 106,466 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight blow from nearside exhaust manifold area.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe heavily corroded.

Fail 31 May 2013 105,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central brake pipe rubbing on chassis under vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 104,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,334 miles

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

Hole in nearside sill not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 May 2009 104,333 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Hole in nearside sill not within prescribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 103,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,500 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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E794 AGT 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 68%.

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 E794 AGT, 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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E794 AGT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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