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E89 EFJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,084 mi
Last recorded106,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,084 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 106,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 104,762 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,259 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 102,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,417 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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E89 EFJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E89 EFJ, 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 E89 EFJ registered?

E89 EFJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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