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E5 KEN

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 104,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 103,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 103,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 103,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 101,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 100,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,893 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 96,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 94,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 92,909 miles

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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E5 KEN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 KEN, 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 E5 KEN registered?

E5 KEN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E5 KEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 KEN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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