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F650 HWF

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,957 mi
Last recorded137,957 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 HWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,549 miles

all front ball joint gaitorsteering rubbersperished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 133,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 132,197 miles

all tyres perished

chip on screen

n/s mirror cracked

play in steering idler

Pass 8 Apr 2011 131,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake flexi collars corroded

all brake pipescorroded

rear x membercorroded

stereriong idler worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 131,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all brakeflexi collars corroded

n/s frnt door mirror cracked

rear x member corroded

steering idler worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 129,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 129,632 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 124,391 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F650 HWF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F650 HWF, 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 F650 HWF registered?

F650 HWF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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