MOT Status
Mileage
162,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
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E988 PUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 E988 PUM, 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 39 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 E988 PUM registered?
E988 PUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 October 1987.
Is E988 PUM safe to buy?
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