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E943 EJN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,377 mi
Last recorded12,377 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 EJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 12,377 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 12,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 12,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 11,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 11,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 11,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 11,351 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 11,248 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks on sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from pipe near rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Various minor fluid leaks from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exterior light switch toggle is loose

Pass 12 Dec 2014 10,267 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 9,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 9,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 9,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,402 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 8,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,175 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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E943 EJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E943 EJN, 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 E943 EJN registered?

E943 EJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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