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F755 EBW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,879 mi
Last recorded18,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 18,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 18,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 17,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,420 miles

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

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,408 miles

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

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,848 miles

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 16,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,375 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 110,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 110,568 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 110,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 109,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 108,572 miles

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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F755 EBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F755 EBW, 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 F755 EBW registered?

F755 EBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F755 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F755 EBW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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