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IIB 600

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,116 mi
Last recorded66,116 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 600
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 65,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 65,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 65,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,571 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,009 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,009 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30cm of anti-roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished.

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,580 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Light corrosion to offside front chassis leg.

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking.

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wear to front sub-frame bushes.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,508 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Light corrosion to offside front chassis leg.

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking.

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wear to front sub-frame bushes.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,270 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Corrosion to offside front chassis member.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,458 miles

Corrosion to offside front chassis leg, by brake flexi.

Cracking to nearside front outer tyre wall.

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,108 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,692 miles

Corrosion to nearside front jacking point.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,703 miles

Corrosion to nearside front jacking point

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre wall cracking and tread 2.5mm min 1.6mm.

Slight twist to nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,703 miles

Corrosion to nearside front jacking point

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre wall cracking and tread 2.5mm min 1.6mm.

Slight twist to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,997 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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IIB 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 IIB 600, 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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IIB 600 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 April 1988.

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