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E228 UBU

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,321 mi
Last recorded128,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 UBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 128,321 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 127,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 124,226 miles

Advise minor headlamp adjustment

Advise sill corrosion requires attention

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

There is evidence of slight movement / wear in steering idler

Pass 28 May 2014 122,186 miles

slight play front steering idler

Pass 31 May 2013 120,870 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 120,868 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 119,898 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 118,311 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2011 118,311 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 117,313 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding

Pass 22 May 2009 116,153 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 116,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Deep cut to nearside inner rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 114,764 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has damaged inner sidewall.

Pass 18 May 2007 113,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 111,300 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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E228 UBU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E228 UBU, 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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E228 UBU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 August 1987.

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