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F430 NVU

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 69,179 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 69,178 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Brake slow to react & vehicle pulls under heavy braking (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,910 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive between engine /gearbox, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed on inner tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front idler arm bush slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak from gear box

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,223 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,182 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,468 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 63,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,353 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,353 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight wear to n/s steering idler bushs

Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,506 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,676 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 55,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,740 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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F430 NVU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F430 NVU, 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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F430 NVU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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