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E330 WWW

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,103 mi
Last recorded17,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE330 WWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 17,103 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 17,094 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. speaker not allowing full movement of seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 16,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 15,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,987 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres side walls covered in black grease

all tyres 7yrs old

Pass 12 Apr 2022 13,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 13,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 13,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,845 miles

All 4 tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,562 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer sidewall perishing/crack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,341 miles

auxilary belts loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,783 miles

Fuel lines poor

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,198 miles

battery insecure

slightly damp around steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,677 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 9,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,586 miles

Crack in screen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 7,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,455 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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E330 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E330 WWW, 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 E330 WWW registered?

E330 WWW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E330 WWW safe to buy?

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