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E589 CHS

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,111 mi
Last recorded110,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE589 CHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 110,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,772 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 105,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 104,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe has holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear need replacing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link end connects to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,332 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,096 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,096 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,444 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 97,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front jacking point/sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,194 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades worn

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades worn

Fail 27 Jul 2013 91,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 89,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 87,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 85,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,339 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,339 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E589 CHS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E589 CHS, 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 E589 CHS registered?

E589 CHS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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