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E348 WOD

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,267 mi
Last recorded57,267 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE348 WOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear spring assister fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases NSF joint (7.1.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF and NSR (4.1.D.1a)

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

All tyres perished

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spring assisters fitted to NSR

Fail 13 May 2014 57,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,503 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,490 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,654 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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E348 WOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E348 WOD, 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 E348 WOD registered?

E348 WOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E348 WOD safe to buy?

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