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F915 WON

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 WON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 112,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,751 miles

multiple small oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower lower steering colum bushes worn

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 108,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,727 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,360 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty pipes (7.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 105,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,653 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,647 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 92,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,547 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,036 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 85,034 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,079 miles

Fuel pipe at rear corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Slight leak at offside rear diff seal

Fail 8 Sep 2006 77,079 miles

Fuel pipe at rear corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight leak at offside rear diff seal

Pass 8 Sep 2005 73,222 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 73,222 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Both rear brake hose ferulles rusty

Offside rear and offside front wheel arches rusty

Rust appearing at front end of both outer sills

Uneven wear at rear tyres

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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F915 WON is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F915 WON, 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 F915 WON registered?

F915 WON is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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