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F317 NLC

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,629 mi
Last recorded113,629 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 113,629 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement Pittman arm (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 112,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 111,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,505 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 109,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,592 miles

both sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,229 miles

surface corrosion in some structual areas

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,125 miles

some cracks on o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 7 May 2008 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise surface rust on discs

Pass 7 May 2008 100,404 miles

advise surface rust on discs

Pass 22 May 2006 100,371 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 100,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F317 NLC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 F317 NLC, 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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F317 NLC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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