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MBZ 474

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 474
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 117,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 116,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 116,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 115,857 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 115,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 115,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 115,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a hole at three o'clock position next to anti-roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to Anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 115,078 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a hole at three o'clock position next to anti-roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to Anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 114,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 113,888 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths in poor condition

Both the nearside tyres are are heavily perished the tread depths are low and they are more than sixteen years old

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Gearbox cooler pipes ()

The brake fluid reservoir rubber seals are in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths split and in poor condition

Both rear brake hoses are secured with cable ties

Both the nearside tyres are heavily perished the tread depths are low and they are more than sixteen years old

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak gearbox cooler pipes ()

Play in steering idler bushes

The brake fluid reservoir rubber seals are in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2016 112,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 112,782 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

car just been under sealed

Fail 23 Oct 2015 112,821 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2012 112,222 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 111,963 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 111,963 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 111,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2009 110,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 109,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 107,591 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 107,591 miles

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

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

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

offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2006 105,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MBZ 474 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBZ 474, 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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MBZ 474 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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