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F561 PUY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 PUY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 62,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 61,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,494 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F561 PUY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F561 PUY, 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

How do I check the history of F561 PUY?

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What year was F561 PUY registered?

F561 PUY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F561 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F561 PUY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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