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E816 VEX

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,838 mi
Last recorded32,838 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,748 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,630 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,616 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,604 miles

Screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

Sidewalls cracked on all four tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,591 miles

screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

surface cracks on sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,562 miles

slight cracks in all tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,549 miles

screen damaged on nearside,not affecting drivers view

sidewalls cracking on all four tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,299 miles

screen damaged on nearside (not affecting drivers view)

sidewalls starting to crack on all four tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,195 miles

screen damaged on nearside not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,934 miles

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

all tyres are cracked on side walls

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,783 miles

screen damaged (outside swept area)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,731 miles

screen damaged (outside swept area)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2005 31,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

small crack in screen.

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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E816 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E816 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E816 VEX?

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What year was E816 VEX registered?

E816 VEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E816 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E816 VEX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E816 VEX have outstanding finance?

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