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F475 LPJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,189 mi
Last recorded90,189 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,905 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,849 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 85,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,163 miles

Intermittent sticking of h/brake release

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

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

Rear silencer inner mounting badly cracked

Water leak from heater valve under bonnet

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,162 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Intermittent sticking of h/brake release

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

Rear silencer inner mounting badly cracked

Water leak from heater valve under bonnet

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,214 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake binding

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front brake binding

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on, on dash

Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,866 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on, on dash

Pass 8 May 2009 76,773 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,275 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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F475 LPJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F475 LPJ, 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 F475 LPJ registered?

F475 LPJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F475 LPJ safe to buy?

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