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E637 HAC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,284 mi
Last recorded6,284 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 HAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 6,284 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 6,280 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cross over pipe slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 6,272 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cross pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Apr 2025 6,272 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cross pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Apr 2024 6,257 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 5,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 5,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 5,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 5,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 5,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 5,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,440 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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E637 HAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E637 HAC, 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 E637 HAC registered?

E637 HAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E637 HAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E637 HAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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