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E795 BGF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE795 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 117,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,520 miles

Front front subframe pin/bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,448 miles

Front Bushes on the subframe worn but no movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front fog not working

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,277 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 117,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 116,100 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2014 116,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2013 115,706 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 115,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 115,399 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in both bodysills around jacking points

Fail 5 May 2012 115,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in both bodysills around jacking points

Pass 27 Apr 2011 114,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 113,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 113,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 113,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 112,348 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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E795 BGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E795 BGF, 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 E795 BGF registered?

E795 BGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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