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E122 DRM

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4146cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,167 mi
Last recorded68,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 DRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,146cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 65,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,946 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 63,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E122 DRM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,146cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E122 DRM, 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

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What year was E122 DRM registered?

E122 DRM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E122 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E122 DRM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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