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E571 VOL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,850 mi
Last recorded152,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 VOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 152,850 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake cables (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 May 2018 152,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 151,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2015 151,081 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 151,081 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 150,602 miles

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

offside front chassis leg rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 149,926 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 149,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 148,704 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 146,469 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 146,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 144,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,231 miles

Hazard switch a bit sticky!!!

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Underside of vehicle very muddy!!!

Fail 28 Aug 2008 138,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake hosese starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under side of vehicle very muddy

Pass 6 Sep 2007 130,869 miles

both front chassis rails corroding

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both new rear brake hoses secured with cable ties (secure at time of test)and modification to metal pipes

both outer sills corroding at jack points

brake hose ferrules corroding on both sides front

oil leak from power steering box

Fail 31 Aug 2007 130,865 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front chassis rails corroding

both outer sills corroding at jack points and at raer wheel arches

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

brake hose ferrules corroding on both front and nearside rear

corroding both sides near rear anti roll bar fixing point and near rear spring fixing points

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 123,018 miles

advanced corrosion on both outer sills near jacking points

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

slight oil leak from steering box

starting to corrde near rear anti roll bar fixing points

surface corrosion on brake pipes front and rear

Pass 6 Sep 2005 117,234 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 117,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

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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E571 VOL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E571 VOL, 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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E571 VOL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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