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E422 MLC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,232 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,604 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,677 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,869 miles

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

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

front wipers weak.

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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E422 MLC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E422 MLC, 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 E422 MLC registered?

E422 MLC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E422 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E422 MLC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E422 MLC have outstanding finance?

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