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F723 FUJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,325 mi
Last recorded155,325 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF723 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 155,325 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil leaking from gasket area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 155,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil leaking from gasket area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 155,166 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage slight leak from gasket (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 154,563 miles

Front minor corrosion to brake discs

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

Nearside Front very slight play felt in wheel

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

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

various brake pipes corroded

various minor oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 154,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front minor corrosion to brake discs

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

Nearside Front very slight play felt in wheel

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

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

various brake pipes corroded

various minor oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,075 miles

front to rear and both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,790 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 153,790 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 153,150 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the main centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 153,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to front and rear inner sills

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2017 152,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 152,659 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Head lamp glass lose

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower part of casing by bottom bolt hole (2.7.2a)

Rear handbrake outer cable back plate securing brackets badly corroded.

Rubber fuel hose close to inner offside rear cv joint

Pass 31 Aug 2016 152,414 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link, rubber bush perished

Nearside Front Lower damper bush perished

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

Nearside Rear Lower damper bush perished

Offside Front Anti roll bar link, rubber bush perished

Offside Front Lower damper bush perished

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

Offside Rear Brake shows signs of binding - spins free when tested

Offside Rear Lower damper bush perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,852 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 151,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 151,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 151,817 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 150,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 149,130 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 147,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 147,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 146,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 145,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 144,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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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F723 FUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F723 FUJ, 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 F723 FUJ registered?

F723 FUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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