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E222 XRO

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 143,191 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 142,811 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 141,099 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 140,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion Nearside front outer sill.not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 140,748 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,236 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight binding on offside rear brakes

Fail 14 Jul 2014 140,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on offside front outer sill, not in prescribed area

slight binding on offside rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,614 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 137,614 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 137,229 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 20 May 2011 137,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 133,131 miles

general surface corrosion

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2008 133,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion

slight movement in steering

Pass 9 Jun 2007 132,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 131,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 131,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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E222 XRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 E222 XRO, 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 E222 XRO registered?

E222 XRO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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