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E814 KDP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,788 mi
Last recorded167,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE814 KDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 167,788 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 167,788 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 167,764 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 167,764 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 167,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 167,749 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 167,427 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 167,427 miles

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 167,385 miles

both front tyres side walls pereshing

n/s/r tyre pereshing

slight play in steering drag links

Pass 7 Nov 2014 167,282 miles

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)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls pereshing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 167,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall pereshing

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall pereshing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 167,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f inner arch corroding

o/s/r floor pan corroding

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2012 166,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 164,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 158,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 155,109 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 155,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 149,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 149,906 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 148,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 144,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 137,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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E814 KDP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E814 KDP, 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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E814 KDP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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