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F432 EVF

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,743 mi
Last recorded150,743 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,743 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 150,702 miles

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

brake pedal slight spongy

Fail 25 Mar 2022 150,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2019 150,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 150,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 150,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 149,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 149,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 149,308 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside front lower inner wing just outside perscribed area and centre inner wing

corrosion to offside rear chassis and crossmember

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

damp around steering box possible leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 149,288 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear and offside front tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside front lower inner wing just outside perscribed area and centre inner wing

corrosion to offside rear chassis and crossmember

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

damp around steering box possible leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 149,139 miles

fuel pipes rusty

slight oil leak from steering box area

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

wipers could be better

Fail 6 Apr 2010 149,137 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear chassis rails and cross member rusty

both rear tyres perished and cracked

corrosion to both front and rear inner wheel arches

dampness to steering box

heavy corrosion to boot floor box section on offside

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp detiorating

Pass 30 Jul 2009 149,088 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 149,088 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 147,787 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s centre exhaust box rubber mounting missing

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2007 144,470 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both exhaust down pipes corroded and blowing

both front tyre outer walls cut

engine / exhaust smoke close to fail

offside front chassis corroded

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

offside suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in offside outer track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2007 144,470 miles

both exhaust down pipes corroded and blowing

both front tyre outer walls cut

engine / exhaust smoke close to fail

offside front chassis corroded

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

offside suspension components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in offside outer track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2006 140,406 miles

hand brake weak close to fail

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

slight play in offside track rod ends

Fail 12 Sep 2006 140,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake weak close to fail

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight corrosion in front and rear brake pipes

slight play in offside track rod ends

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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F432 EVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F432 EVF, 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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F432 EVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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