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E954 RUA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,922 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,599 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 76,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,838 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 74,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,083 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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E954 RUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E954 RUA, 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 E954 RUA registered?

E954 RUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E954 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E954 RUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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