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E102 HEW

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 HEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,008 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 85,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 84,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 84,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,820 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,040 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,777 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,408 miles

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front chassis members

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,065 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,728 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,705 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,024 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,981 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,692 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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E102 HEW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E102 HEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E102 HEW?

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What year was E102 HEW registered?

E102 HEW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E102 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E102 HEW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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