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F487 OYY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,741 mi
Last recorded140,741 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,510 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,508 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,286 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 139,283 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative dash switch (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 139,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides are split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 138,775 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipe below radiator, further investigation required to determine exact diagnosis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires aim adjustment, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn & split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 137,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 135,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 134,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 134,198 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,206 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 132,125 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,026 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 126,026 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,439 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 121,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,618 miles

n/side/front engine mounting perished due too oil leak

oil leak

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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F487 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F487 OYY, 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 F487 OYY registered?

F487 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F487 OYY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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