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E208 LLR

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,673 mi
Last recorded127,673 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2005 127,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E208 LLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E208 LLR, 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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How do I check the history of E208 LLR?

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What year was E208 LLR registered?

E208 LLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E208 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E208 LLR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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