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F168 TLY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,227 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,214 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cracks

Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has small cracks

Pass 25 May 2016 92,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

front tyres side walls cracked

offside headlight lower than nearside but fully ajusted

Fail 19 May 2016 92,176 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

front tyres side walls cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,083 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 92,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheel arches are rusted and holed

Pass 29 May 2014 91,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2013 89,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 87,804 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 May 2012 87,801 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,566 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 78,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,517 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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F168 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F168 TLY, 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 F168 TLY registered?

F168 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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