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E615 GMY

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,464 mi
Last recorded160,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE615 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 160,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 159,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 158,782 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 156,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 156,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 154,524 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 154,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 153,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 153,847 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 153,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 153,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 151,482 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 150,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 150,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 149,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 148,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 145,392 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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E615 GMY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E615 GMY, 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 E615 GMY registered?

E615 GMY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E615 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E615 GMY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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