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E943 OWX

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 OWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 128,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 128,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 128,681 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 128,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 128,028 miles

offside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 11 May 2018 127,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 127,872 miles

advise corrosion on outer sills no holes time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 127,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 125,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 125,571 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 124,271 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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E943 OWX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E943 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E943 OWX?

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What year was E943 OWX registered?

E943 OWX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E943 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E943 OWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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