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E801 JWK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,711 mi
Last recorded175,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 JWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 175,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside door damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,050 miles

nearside and offside front upper balljoint dust covers starting to perish

nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2020 172,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 172,053 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside track rod end balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front lower balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside lower track control arm ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear offside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside rear inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 163,998 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 163,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 160,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2014 160,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 145,749 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 140,161 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 140,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 130,961 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 130,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,588 miles

considerable parking brake lever travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,805 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,500 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 96,500 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E801 JWK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E801 JWK, 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 E801 JWK registered?

E801 JWK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E801 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E801 JWK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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