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F955 XBG

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,399 mi
Last recorded23,399 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 XBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,277 miles

Off Side Parking brake poor

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,010 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 22,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,414 miles

all tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,373 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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F955 XBG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F955 XBG, 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 F955 XBG registered?

F955 XBG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F955 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F955 XBG shows 6 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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