MOT Status
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85,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
slight corrosion o/s and n/s front chassis members
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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