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E901 EGS

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 EGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,206 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,429 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 72,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,633 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 71,260 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 70,463 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,316 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 69,126 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,317 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 97,317 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 66,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 62,642 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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E901 EGS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E901 EGS, 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 E901 EGS registered?

E901 EGS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E901 EGS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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