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E91 FBH

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE91 FBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,996 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ABOVE FUEL PUMP ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,124 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,661 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension components corroded.

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

Offside headlamp aim poor.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking.

Rear floor pans corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 94,284 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 94,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 89,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,143 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,145 miles

nearside and offside front tyres outter shoulders showing wear

Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres outter shoulders showing wear

Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E91 FBH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E91 FBH, 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 E91 FBH registered?

E91 FBH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E91 FBH safe to buy?

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