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F648 PNA

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,654 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 92,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,487 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate loose.

minor cut to offside rear tyre side wall.

Fail 20 Oct 2005 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate holder loose

offside rear tyre has minor damage to the sidewall/screw in tread.

offside wiper blade catching top windscreen rubber.

rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

surface scratch at the top of the windscreen in zone"b".

Pass 20 Oct 2005 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate holder loose

offside rear tyre has minor damage to the sidewall/screw in tread.

offside wiper blade catching top windscreen rubber.

rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

surface scratch at the top of the windscreen in zone"b".

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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F648 PNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F648 PNA, 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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F648 PNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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