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F831 KGH

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF831 KGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 155,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 15,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 152,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trail control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,090 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 134,524 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 129,743 miles

Offside rear tyre bald at inner edge.

Fail 28 May 2015 129,743 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald at inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,913 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2014 125,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 119,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 119,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

washer jets only partially working-1jet per side blocked

Fail 9 Jul 2012 116,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer jets only partially working-1jet per side blocked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,884 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,007 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 110,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 245,413 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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F831 KGH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F831 KGH, 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 F831 KGH registered?

F831 KGH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 November 1988.

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