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F366 EWL

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4194cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,194cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,968 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering Drag Link slight Play

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,517 miles

Front (Steering drag link has slight play in joints)

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch in prescribed area of n/s/f seat. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch in front area within prescribed area of o/s/f seat. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both outer sills corroded.

Bulb failure indicator on dash, but all lights working ok

Front steering drag link has slight play in joints.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin compared to o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak engine, attention soon.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,942 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 88,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,415 miles

Both front chassis members have had a recent weld repair.

Brake bulb failure light on when brakes applied. but both brake light bulbs working ok.

General corrosion rear floor area, a/s/r worse.

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing more than o/s/r.

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion under abs pump.

Oil leak engine/steering box, attention soon.

all 4 springs corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 87,411 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front chassis members have had a recent weld repair.

General corrosion rear floor area, a/s/r worse.

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing more than o/s/r.

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion under abs pump.

Oil leak engine/steering box, attention soon.

all 4 springs corroded.

engine miss firing.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis member. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link assembly. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cause is binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake discs blued from binding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,224 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers starting to wear.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine & possibly leaking onto steering box.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,770 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,060 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Steering damper has light misting of oil.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn General age related perishing to most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside minor corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,301 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,024 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear prop joint split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on rear chassis.

Suspension bushes perished due to age.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Touching o/s/f tyre. (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. One side not locking correctly. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Rear prop joint split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on rear chassis.

Suspension bushes perished due to age.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,708 miles

All drive belts perishing.

Both front tyres scubbing inner edges, attention soon.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

All drive belts perishing.

Both front tyres scubbing inner edges, attention soon.

Parking brake warning light inop.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,208 miles

Front sub frame, rear bushes slightly worn but not excessive movement

Fuel cap seal is slightly perishing

Slight corrosion to rear underside by anti roll bar

Windscreen seal adrift

Wiper blades slightly smearing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,154 miles

V-belts split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

V-belts split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,745 miles

Surface corrosion to rear floor , chassis and suspension components.

steering box damp.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,741 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to rear floor , chassis and suspension components.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 53,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s headlamp wiper blade split.

steering box damp with oil.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,051 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small leak from pas pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small leak from pas pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,332 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,332 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,439 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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F366 EWL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F366 EWL, 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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F366 EWL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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