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E706 CPC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE706 CPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 86,934 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 86,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,269 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 85,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 85,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,059 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel pipe corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 84,979 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,744 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,744 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,123 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,123 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,588 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,645 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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E706 CPC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 E706 CPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E706 CPC registered?

E706 CPC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E706 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E706 CPC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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