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E441 CMX

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE441 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 57,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,211 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,307 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,645 miles

all tyres have age cracks but not to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,709 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,664 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre,s cracking.

rear o/s tyre wall cracking.

Pass 27 May 2010 50,033 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,838 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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E441 CMX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E441 CMX, 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 E441 CMX registered?

E441 CMX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E441 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E441 CMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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