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VTT 996

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 996
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 132,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 132,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 130,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,200 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 121,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 121,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 121,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2007 121,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

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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VTT 996 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VTT 996, 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 VTT 996 registered?

VTT 996 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is VTT 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTT 996 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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