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F233 UBV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,111 mi
Last recorded105,111 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 105,111 miles

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 13 May 2025 105,104 miles

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

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 10 May 2024 104,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 103,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill rust at front

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,816 miles

rust to o/s/f lower sill and n/s/f inner wing to floor

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,053 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,267 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,137 miles

Corrosion around nearside and offside front box sections.[footwell area]

Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Corrosion around nearside and offside front box sections.[footwell area]

Fail 26 May 2011 87,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 87,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,904 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,904 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,895 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,895 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,587 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 76,205 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 73,482 miles

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

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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F233 UBV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F233 UBV, 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 F233 UBV registered?

F233 UBV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F233 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F233 UBV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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