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PCR 28

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,225 mi
Last recorded68,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCR 28
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,225 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 67,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,517 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,029 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 63,021 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,604 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,875 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,875 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

outer skin of exhaust badly corroded, exhaust not blowing

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked in tyre tread and worn badly on inner tyre edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

outer skin of exhaust badly corroded, exhaust not blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracking but not causing partial seperation

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 563,927 miles

Offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

front subframe mount surrounding areas slightly corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 563,918 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

front subframe mount surrounding areas slightly corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,692 miles

radiator mounting bracket rusted through.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

radiator mounting bracket rusted through.

Pass 18 May 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,981 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 55,959 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 55,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,801 miles

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 51,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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PCR 28 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PCR 28, 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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PCR 28 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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