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E557 NUV

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Cream Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,471 mi
Last recorded82,471 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,248 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,042 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,019 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 82,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,038 miles

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 78,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,668 miles

corrosion both sides rear inner wings

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,576 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion rear inner wings

Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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E557 NUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Cream with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E557 NUV, 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 E557 NUV registered?

E557 NUV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E557 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E557 NUV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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