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F80 CVR

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,225 mi
Last recorded145,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 CVR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 145,225 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 145,223 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,170 miles

brake warning light on

corrosion in various areas

unable to fully inspect the offside front subframe mount prescribed area due to the amount of underseal used

Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,169 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on

corrosion in various areas

Fail 5 Apr 2011 138,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,124 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 137,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 131,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,758 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 129,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 124,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F80 CVR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F80 CVR, 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 F80 CVR registered?

F80 CVR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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