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F573 NPD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,487 mi
Last recorded188,487 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 NPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 188,487 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 188,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 187,349 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 187,349 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 176,594 miles

offside front chassis leg corroding.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 167,810 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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F573 NPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F573 NPD, 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 F573 NPD registered?

F573 NPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is F573 NPD safe to buy?

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