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F407 OGV

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,083 mi
Last recorded155,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 154,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 154,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 152,148 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 151,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 151,717 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 150,151 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 149,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 148,894 miles

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 148,627 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 148,627 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

damage & corrossion around wheelarch areas

n/s/r tyreworn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 147,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 147,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 147,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

center exhaust starting to corroed

Pass 30 Jan 2006 146,562 miles

surface rust on chassis †reverse light inop

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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F407 OGV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F407 OGV, 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 F407 OGV registered?

F407 OGV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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