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F285 DHG

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,956 mi
Last recorded33,956 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 33,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,499 miles

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,499 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,467 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of car is getting very rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,426 miles

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

all 4 tres are starting to perish and need replacing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,398 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,317 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

all four tyres cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F285 DHG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F285 DHG, 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

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What year was F285 DHG registered?

F285 DHG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F285 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F285 DHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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