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E950 MDX

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 134,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 134,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,866 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,324 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 133,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 133,290 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 132,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 127,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 127,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 127,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,008 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 120,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 112,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 105,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,613 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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E950 MDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E950 MDX, 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 E950 MDX registered?

E950 MDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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