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E101 HAB

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,581 mi
Last recorded77,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,326 miles

coil springs corroded

slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes

slight corrosion starting on n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,146 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,774 miles

A/T Cooler pipes starting to deterioate

Both front wipers starting to split at ends

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,414 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 70,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 67,832 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 67,832 miles

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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E101 HAB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 E101 HAB, 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 39 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 E101 HAB registered?

E101 HAB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E101 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E101 HAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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