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F919 UPC

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,250 mi
Last recorded93,250 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 92,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,239 miles

Front Tyre's are getting low.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 90,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 90,448 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 90,448 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 89,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,930 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,707 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,691 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 85,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,735 miles

Minor oil leaks around engine

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 84,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Minor oil leaks around engine

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,072 miles

Rusted gromet hole in offside rear suspension prescribed area.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,804 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,722 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,722 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,265 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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F919 UPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F919 UPC, 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 F919 UPC registered?

F919 UPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F919 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F919 UPC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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