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E107 NWS

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,244 mi
Last recorded47,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE107 NWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,244 miles

minor play in steering

slight wear in both front subframe rear mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,071 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing very minor play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,228 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 46,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working pipe off under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,983 miles

both headlamps aimed at their lowest limit

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,369 miles

All four front subframe bushes allowing slight movement.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to fully view front inner brake pads.

Unable to fully view rear inner brake pads.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,907 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,355 miles

advised 20% imbalance on rear

Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,930 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,337 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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E107 NWS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E107 NWS, 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 E107 NWS registered?

E107 NWS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E107 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E107 NWS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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