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F775 FCY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 125,779 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,698 miles

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,818 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,818 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,344 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 121,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 121,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,989 miles

n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2010 116,989 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 113,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 113,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 111,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 111,495 miles

Front 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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F775 FCY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F775 FCY, 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 F775 FCY?

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What year was F775 FCY registered?

F775 FCY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F775 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F775 FCY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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