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F414 CWE

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 CWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,852 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,864 miles

Tyre close to ten years old All four tyres over age. (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,350 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 26,950 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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F414 CWE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F414 CWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F414 CWE registered?

F414 CWE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F414 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F414 CWE shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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