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E890 HAP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 164,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 161,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 158,221 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 156,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,009 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 147,765 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 147,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 132,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 130,953 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 130,953 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 128,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 125,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 123,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 120,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 118,570 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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E890 HAP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E890 HAP, 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 E890 HAP registered?

E890 HAP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E890 HAP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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