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F633 TLY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,752 mi
Last recorded142,752 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF633 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 142,752 miles

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

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,783 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 135,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 115,905 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 115,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,949 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 99,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,196 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S FRONT INDICATOR LAMP DAMGED

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,058 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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F633 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F633 TLY, 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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F633 TLY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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