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F447 DDY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 DDY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 115,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 114,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 113,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,615 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible diff seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle as been undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2021 112,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible diff seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle as been undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 66,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 64,888 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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F447 DDY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 F447 DDY, 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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F447 DDY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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