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E804 HBD

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,870 mi
Last recorded55,870 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 55,520 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,787 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 53,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 52,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,748 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,299 miles

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise fuel filter-pump pipes corroding

advise some movement in steering arm linkages

advise steering damper weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 46,150 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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E804 HBD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E804 HBD, 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 E804 HBD registered?

E804 HBD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E804 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E804 HBD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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