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E483 GRG

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 GRG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 144,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 143,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 140,905 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 140,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification lower arm has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 139,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 134,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 132,300 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 132,300 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,004 miles

Nearside rear side lights dim output

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight travel on parking brake lever

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 127,004 miles

Nearside rear side lights dim output

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight travel on parking brake lever

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

Pass 14 May 2009 126,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 112,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 112,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,226 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E483 GRG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E483 GRG, 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 E483 GRG registered?

E483 GRG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E483 GRG safe to buy?

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