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E68 JBK

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,676 mi
Last recorded95,676 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 95,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 91,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,158 miles

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

play in steering box

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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E68 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E68 JBK, 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 E68 JBK registered?

E68 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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