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F707 LFM

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 107,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 107,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 107,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 107,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 106,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 106,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,198 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corroed

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,628 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,798 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 103,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os sill has slight corroson

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,025 miles

os sill has slight corroson

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,727 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,104 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wind screen schatched inside

washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 97,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LFM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F707 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

F707 LFM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F707 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F707 LFM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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