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F842 EEY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,765 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 66,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 65,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 65,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,805 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 60,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2007 58,497 miles

both front tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 26 May 2006 56,333 miles

o/s/f tyre badly cracked in sidewall

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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F842 EEY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F842 EEY, 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 F842 EEY?

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What year was F842 EEY registered?

F842 EEY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F842 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 EEY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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