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E267 UMS

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE267 UMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 97,270 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Fuel pipe corrosion

Nearside and offside outer sill corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 96,866 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Upper Oil leak ()

steering box has slight play

Pass 17 May 2016 96,006 miles

oil leak from engine area.

Fail 10 May 2016 96,003 miles

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

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 94,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 94,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,112 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 83,906 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 82,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 82,545 miles

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

rear brake pipes

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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E267 UMS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E267 UMS, 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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E267 UMS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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