MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play n/s front wheel bearing
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E863 CPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 E863 CPC, 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 38 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 E863 CPC registered?
E863 CPC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E863 CPC safe to buy?
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