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F173 WAV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 WAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 58,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,956 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 54,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre split/perished

Nearside Rear tyre split/perished

Offside Front tyre split/perished

power steering pump damp possible leak

steering box damp possible leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,729 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres are perishing due to old age stronly advise thay are replaced

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre is perishing due to old age and stronly advise thay are replaced

Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,668 miles

sills starting to corrode around jacking points

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,272 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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F173 WAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F173 WAV, 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

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What year was F173 WAV registered?

F173 WAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F173 WAV safe to buy?

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