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F707 GRO

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,233 mi
Last recorded156,233 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 GRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 156,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 155,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 155,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 155,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,905 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 154,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 153,691 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 153,677 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 152,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 151,601 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 151,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 151,587 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 151,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 150,943 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 150,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 148,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing bad on the outer edges.

Pass 31 May 2011 148,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing bad on the outer edges.

Pass 26 May 2010 142,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 25 May 2010 142,125 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 28 May 2009 134,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 123,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion forming on jacking points and sills

Pass 24 May 2007 118,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 115,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 115,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F707 GRO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F707 GRO, 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 F707 GRO registered?

F707 GRO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F707 GRO safe to buy?

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