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E737 JYX

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 JYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,821 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 76,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,450 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,373 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,373 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,293 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,893 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,044 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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E737 JYX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E737 JYX, 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 E737 JYX registered?

E737 JYX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E737 JYX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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