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F400 RMP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 RMP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,605 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f bumper insecure but not dangerous

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,878 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f bumper insecure but not dangerous

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,754 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,867 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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F400 RMP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F400 RMP, 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 F400 RMP registered?

F400 RMP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is F400 RMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F400 RMP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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