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E448 AYA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,270 mi
Last recorded162,270 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 162,270 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive end of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 162,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 162,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 162,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly deteriated

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slight deteriation

Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,975 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective deteriated ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 161,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 161,816 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 161,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 164,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 164,404 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 161,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 161,221 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 161,015 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 May 2007 160,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 160,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 160,202 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E448 AYA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E448 AYA, 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 E448 AYA registered?

E448 AYA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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