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E854 NMK

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,150 mi
Last recorded125,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 NMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,096 miles

Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,184 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 121,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 120,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,144 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 119,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 115,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

idler arm

Pass 5 May 2006 113,095 miles

Offside 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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E854 NMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E854 NMK, 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 E854 NMK registered?

E854 NMK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E854 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E854 NMK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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