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E808 UHF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,427 mi
Last recorded67,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 UHF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 67,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,724 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,828 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front lower chassis cross member/front panel

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,267 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front lower chassis crossmember/front panel

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch into sill top area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill and around jacking point (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower chassis crossmember/front panel. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,919 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

beginnings of corrosion to offside rear wheel arch, offside rear lower side panel/sill end and nearside rear lower side panel/sill end.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 54,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in non prescribed areas of offside and nearside outer sills and rear side panels

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,692 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 51,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,865 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish/crack with age

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,792 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

please note all tyre side walls have cracking to outer walls

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,825 miles

offside front tyre has cracks in side wall,suggest change in near future

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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E808 UHF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E808 UHF, 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 E808 UHF registered?

E808 UHF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E808 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E808 UHF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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