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F254 LKE

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,670 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,541 miles

Front Inner both tyres slight wear,also perished,

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,753 miles

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear has a nail

Rear both tyres worn in low centers.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,753 miles

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear has a nail

Rear both tyres worn in low centers.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Inner both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear has a nail

Rear both tyres worn in low centers.

Pass 14 May 2014 102,682 miles

power steering pipe corroded,slight play in n/s/f wheel beafing,n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 May 2013 102,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front oil cooler pipe corroded.

slight movement in both front seats & seat backs.

Fail 7 May 2013 102,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front oil cooler pipe corroded.

slight movement in both front seats & seat backs.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steeringbox has evidence of oil leak but not seen during test

Washers need attention

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steeringbox has evidence of oil leak but not seen during test

Washers need attention

Fail 20 May 2010 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,825 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 91,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,320 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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F254 LKE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F254 LKE, 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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F254 LKE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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