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F66 SDE

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF66 SDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 141,365 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 141,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 141,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 141,018 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 140,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 140,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 140,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,189 miles

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

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

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

corrosion rear upper

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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F66 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F66 SDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F66 SDE?

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What year was F66 SDE registered?

F66 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F66 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F66 SDE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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