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E249 CPE

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Cream Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,223 mi
Last recorded93,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,223 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,925 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 92,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,415 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,195 miles

slight play in steering system

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s/f balance pipe (7.1.2)

slight play in steering system

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,480 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,518 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,213 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,051 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,872 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from rear axle

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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E249 CPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E249 CPE, 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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E249 CPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E249 CPE safe to buy?

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