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E103 VGF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,551 mi
Last recorded145,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 145,551 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 145,551 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,623 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 143,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 140,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,739 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in steering box , slight misting of oil on steering box

Fail 22 Jul 2009 136,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in steering box , slight misting of oil on steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2008 131,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 126,934 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 24 Jul 2007 126,934 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 27 Jul 2006 122,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 122,300 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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E103 VGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E103 VGF, 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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E103 VGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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