MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension mountings in boot covered by carpet
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F396 WFA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F396 WFA, 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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What year was F396 WFA registered?
F396 WFA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F396 WFA safe to buy?
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