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F332 UJN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,487 mi
Last recorded189,487 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF332 UJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 189,487 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 176,737 miles

Ferrules to front flexible hoses are slightly corroded

O/s/f & n/s/f ball joint rubbers splitting

Pass 5 Feb 2008 174,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 171,487 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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F332 UJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F332 UJN, 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 F332 UJN?

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What year was F332 UJN registered?

F332 UJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F332 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F332 UJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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