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E854 WWW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2014 114,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 146,789 miles

o/s front n/s rear tight spot on brakes when spinning wheels

Pass 3 Feb 2012 146,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 146,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 146,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 145,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 144,194 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 144,194 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 143,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 141,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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 WWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black 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 WWW, 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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E854 WWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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