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E556 AHE

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,986 mi
Last recorded156,986 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in progress

Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,481 miles

corrosion in progress

Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 156,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 155,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 155,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,050 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 154,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 154,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 154,486 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 154,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 153,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 152,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 150,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 150,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 147,652 miles

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2010 144,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 141,077 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 141,077 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 137,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 134,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 131,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 131,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E556 AHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E556 AHE, 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 E556 AHE registered?

E556 AHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E556 AHE safe to buy?

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