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F2 WMT

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 WMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 86,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 86,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Power steering component leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,989 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,055 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 39,963 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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F2 WMT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F2 WMT, 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 F2 WMT registered?

F2 WMT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F2 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 WMT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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