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F39 DKP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 DKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,299 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,415 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on insides of tread area slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S rear joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear pipes slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 91,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 89,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 88,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 84,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,172 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 82,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 chips zone 'b' on windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 82,015 miles

brake warning light illuminated (handbrake not fully returning)

Pass 28 May 2012 79,807 miles

Plastic skirts fitted over seals

Fail 28 May 2012 79,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic skirts fitted over seals

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,584 miles

power steering belts split and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,563 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 78,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 77,268 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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F39 DKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F39 DKP, 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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F39 DKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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