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E758 VVP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE758 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 73,520 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy system modified and rear silencer removed and replaced with pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 73,520 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy system modified and rear silencer removed and replaced with pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 72,606 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower control arms ball joints. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop bolt loose (4.1.D.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,347 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,980 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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E758 VVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E758 VVP, 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 E758 VVP registered?

E758 VVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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