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E430 CNS

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,902 mi
Last recorded132,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 CNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 132,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 132,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 132,213 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2023 132,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 131,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 131,372 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 131,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 131,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,804 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 130,275 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 129,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 128,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 128,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front subframe mount bush's have slight play

off side front brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 128,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,961 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 126,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,589 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 125,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 125,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 125,628 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 125,250 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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E430 CNS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E430 CNS, 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 E430 CNS registered?

E430 CNS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E430 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 CNS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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