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E893 MBJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,381 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 92,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,586 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,008 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,176 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 89,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 87,592 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,406 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,155 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 85,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,358 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,239 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,239 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,156 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,968 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,219 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,337 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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E893 MBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E893 MBJ, 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 E893 MBJ registered?

E893 MBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E893 MBJ safe to buy?

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