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F900 LPL

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,501 mi
Last recorded89,501 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 89,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 89,229 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,604 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 17 Jun 2016 85,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres worn on inside edge

corrosion on n/s wheel arches

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,688 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all tyres worn on inside edge

corrosion on n/s wheel arches

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brakes binding a bit but not overheating

passenger door mirror secured by tape

removed clip from drivers seat belt to test

tyres worn on edges

wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,034 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brakes binding a bit but not overheating

passenger door mirror secured by tape

removed clip from drivers seat belt to test

tyres worn on edges

wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,157 miles

(1) Centre exhaust pipe and box corroded and blowing close to limit.

(1) Front no plate deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Power steering drive belts deteriorated slightly.

(5) Steering box leaking slightly.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(1) Centre exhaust pipe and box corroded and blowing close to limit.

(1) Front no plate deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Rear anti roll bar link arms worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Power steering drive belts deteriorated slightly.

(5) Steering box leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F & N/S/R wheel arches slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F & N/S/R wheel arches slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

N/S Door mirror insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,871 miles

front number plate cracked

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,300 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,627 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 70,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,484 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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F900 LPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F900 LPL, 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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F900 LPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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