MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight bind NSR brake
Slight oil leak rear axle
front wipers poor
fuel filler cap seal poor
slight oil leak from rear diff
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front wipers poor
fuel filler cap seal poor
slight oil leak from rear diff
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F284 EGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 F284 EGC, 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 F284 EGC?
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What year was F284 EGC registered?
F284 EGC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 August 1988.
Is F284 EGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F284 EGC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F284 EGC have outstanding finance?
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