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E42 SOB

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 SOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,158 miles

surface cracks to both rear tyre treads

Fail 26 Feb 2018 116,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface cracks to both rear tyre treads

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,887 miles

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2014 114,543 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 113,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 112,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 111,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 110,729 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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E42 SOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E42 SOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E42 SOB?

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What year was E42 SOB registered?

E42 SOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E42 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 SOB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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