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E385 FUR

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 FUR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,282 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,281 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,212 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,087 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 93,362 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2010 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2010 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2009 92,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,901 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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E385 FUR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E385 FUR, 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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E385 FUR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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