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SEN 586

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,199 mi
Last recorded41,199 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEN 586
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall + between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,794 miles

slight splitting/cracking nearside rear tyre outer sidewall + between tread blocks

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,712 miles

slight splitting/cracking n/s rear tyre outer sidewall + inbetween tread

Fail 14 Dec 2017 40,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding n/s o/s front (3.7.B.1)

slight splitting/cracking n/s rear tyre outer sidewall + inbetween tread

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre slightly wearing outer edge + splitting/cracking inbetween tread

slight play n/s o/s front subframe bushes

various minor corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts (undersealed)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside front to middle joint (7.1.2)

Front, o/s and n/s, coil springs corroded

N/S/R tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

Rear, o/s and n/s, coil springs corroded

Slight play in steering linkage

Fail 17 Dec 2014 39,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,425 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,247 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sligh play steering linkage/idler

slight cracking n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,177 miles

slight play n/s o/s front subframe front + rear bushes

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,071 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front washer jet blocked

offside rear lamp cracked on indicator

power steering belts micro cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,071 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front washer jet blocked

offside rear lamp cracked on indicator

power steering belts micro cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,700 miles

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

irratic engine idle

n/s o/s front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

irratic engine idle

n/s o/s front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

general play in all front suspension joints.

slight cracking to auxiallary drive belts.

various areas of corrosion to front and rear chassis members.

various front suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,970 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 36,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

various suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,439 miles

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

front and rear road springs corroded.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

large crack to offside of windscreen.

offside front chassis leg corroded.

offside rear tyre on 2mm.

rear brake discs starting to pitt.

slight play in front suspension joints.

slight play in steering idler bush.

windscreen chipped in zone b.

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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SEN 586 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEN 586, 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 SEN 586 registered?

SEN 586 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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