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E141 LHX

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 101,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 97,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 93,581 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear brake pipes corroding.

front number plate seperating.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

horn tone weak.

rear number plate seperating.

slight blow on exhaust joints.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

windscreen chipped in zone a.

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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E141 LHX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E141 LHX, 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 E141 LHX registered?

E141 LHX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E141 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E141 LHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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