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F615 MLP

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF615 MLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,087 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 92,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery u/s

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,125 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,594 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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F615 MLP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F615 MLP, 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 F615 MLP registered?

F615 MLP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F615 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F615 MLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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