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TMF 1Y

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMF 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 137,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 136,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 136,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,404 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 135,404 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 134,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,685 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 128,447 miles

front no plate slight damage

Fail 24 Mar 2014 128,445 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front no. plate slight damage

under bonnet deadening pad loose

Pass 18 Mar 2013 122,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 121,955 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 121,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 120,220 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 120,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 119,754 miles

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

brake pipes all replaced in copper in place but very untidy

front and rear suspension mounting showing signs of corrossions

sills and rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

under body showing signs of corrossion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes all replaced in copper in place but very untidy

front and rear suspension mounting showing signs of corrossions

sills and rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

under body showing signs of corrossion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 119,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 119,415 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TMF 1Y is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TMF 1Y, 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 TMF 1Y registered?

TMF 1Y is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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