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E74 FLK

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,729 mi
Last recorded131,729 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE74 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 131,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 130,060 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 126,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

slight exhaust leak from manifold

Pass 5 May 2009 126,274 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)

n/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

slight exhaust leak from manifold

Pass 16 May 2008 125,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 125,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 124,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 124,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 123,046 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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E74 FLK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E74 FLK, 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 E74 FLK registered?

E74 FLK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E74 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E74 FLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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