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F788 OUU

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,813 mi
Last recorded52,813 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 OUU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,813 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Both side wall sill corroded

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

Underneath slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,434 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 51,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,774 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres heavily cracked on tread + side walls

fuel cap seal perished

offside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

offside windsreen washer jet slightly blocked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,417 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,918 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,359 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 47,351 miles

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

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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F788 OUU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F788 OUU, 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 F788 OUU registered?

F788 OUU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F788 OUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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