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E82 FTM

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,617 mi
Last recorded173,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE82 FTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 173,617 miles

engine oil on minimum level

fuel pipes corroding

offside front lower stabilizer bush showing signs of wear

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2014 168,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 168,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 164,198 miles

Fuel pipes corroded around fuel pump/filter

Radiator cooling fan shroud insecure

Steering idler ball joint slight play

Under bonnet soundproofing material insecure (fire hazard)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 161,021 miles

Bonnet soundproofing insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate security suspect

Front service brake veers left

Nearside exhaust mounting braket at gearbox corroded

Rear fog lamp switch tight

Pass 26 Jan 2011 155,899 miles

Engine oil leak and oil level low

Exhaust corroding at centre and minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Jan 2010 150,044 miles

Slight wear in steering idler

offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2010 150,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Slight wear in steering idler

offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2009 144,379 miles

Front service brake veers right

Offside rear shock absorber weak

Steering damper moist from engine oil

Steering idler slightly worn

Wear in front brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2009 144,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front service brake veers right

Offside rear shock absorber weak

Steering damper moist from engine oil

Steering idler slightly worn

Wear in front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2008 138,064 miles

Front service brake veers right

Parking brake mechanism poor

Wear in nearside steering idler

Bonnet soundproofing material insecure in engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2008 138,064 miles

Front service brake veers right

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism poor

Wear in nearside steering idler

Bonnet soundproofing material insecure in engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2007 132,040 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 131,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

wear in steering idler

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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E82 FTM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E82 FTM, 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 E82 FTM registered?

E82 FTM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 November 1987.

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