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F212 OTA

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,076 mi
Last recorded204,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2008 204,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

handbrake effort low n/s rear

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

slight leak from the steering box

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 3 Aug 2007 185,900 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

slight leak from the steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2006 171,384 miles

n/s/f jacking point rusty

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

steering box wet with oil

Fail 1 Aug 2006 171,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f jacking point rusty

o/s head light glass cracked

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

steering box wet with oil

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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F212 OTA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F212 OTA, 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 F212 OTA?

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What year was F212 OTA registered?

F212 OTA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F212 OTA safe to buy?

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