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F82 UPD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,281 mi
Last recorded159,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 UPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,281 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2010 159,211 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Oct 2010 159,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Sep 2009 155,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 155,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 150,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 146,532 miles

n/s handbrake cable outer caseing split

slight exhaust blow n/s centre joint

slight uneven front brake balance

water in the o/s front fog light

Pass 14 Sep 2006 145,560 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 145,547 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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F82 UPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F82 UPD, 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 F82 UPD registered?

F82 UPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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