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E663 UTX

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 UTX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,561 miles

All chassis, sills, arches + body corroded

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

Front panel heavily corroded

Offside front headlight damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering arms

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 106,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All chassis, sills, arches + body corroded

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

Front panel heavily corroded

Offside front headlight damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering arms

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 102,387 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 102,386 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 97,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 87,804 miles

small hole in o/s headlamp lens

Fail 12 Nov 2008 87,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small hole in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 82,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 77,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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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E663 UTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E663 UTX, 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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E663 UTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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