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F539 PYH

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,531 mi
Last recorded192,531 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 192,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 192,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 192,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 191,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 190,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 85,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 184,986 miles

Front tyres worn on inner bands. †O/S Front exhaust noisey.

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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F539 PYH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F539 PYH, 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 F539 PYH registered?

F539 PYH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 December 1988.

Is F539 PYH safe to buy?

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