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F81 DKN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 103,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,422 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 103,420 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,369 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,814 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,396 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 100,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,653 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 98,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill kits fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill kits fitted

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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F81 DKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F81 DKN, 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 F81 DKN registered?

F81 DKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 27 October 1988.

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