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F556 RNH

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,679 mi
Last recorded120,679 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,679 miles

both number plates poor

slight oil leak

suspension rubbers poor / worn

Pass 30 May 2014 119,984 miles

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

some deterioration to exhaust silencer boxes

Fail 19 May 2014 119,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some deterioration to exhaust silencer boxes

Pass 14 May 2013 119,024 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked

Fail 10 May 2013 118,996 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

centre rear seat belt not checked

Pass 4 May 2012 117,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 116,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 114,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 114,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 113,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 113,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 110,468 miles

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

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

head light wiper's split

rear diff leak

rear exhaust heat sheild rotton away

various engine oil leaks ?

Pass 14 Apr 2007 102,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 102,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F556 RNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F556 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F556 RNH registered?

F556 RNH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F556 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F556 RNH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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