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E767 AHK

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

210,362 mi
Last recorded210,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE767 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 210,362 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 210,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 210,022 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 209,768 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 209,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 209,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 209,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 208,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 205,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 202,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 199,079 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion offside and nearside sills at jacking points

Pass 16 Jul 2014 195,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 189,555 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 184,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 184,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 179,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 174,980 miles

One o/s washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Aug 2009 168,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 160,899 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 158,426 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 153,389 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 145,905 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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E767 AHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E767 AHK, 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 E767 AHK registered?

E767 AHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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