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F198 UOT

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,697 mi
Last recorded59,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 UOT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 59,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 58,047 miles

All suspension bushes perrished but not causing exssive movment

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has deteriorated due to air con oil leaking onto arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrsion to underside and body

Slight oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All suspension bushes perrished but not causing exssive movment

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has deteriorated due to air con oil leaking onto arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrsion to underside and body

Slight oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,668 miles

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

brake warning lamp on.

engine idle speed @ 2100 rpm (intermittent).

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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F198 UOT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red 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 F198 UOT, 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 F198 UOT registered?

F198 UOT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F198 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 UOT 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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