1987 Mercedes 420 4.2L Petrol · E737 JYX
1987 Mercedes 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 77,019 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 4196cc
E737 JYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 77,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E737 JYX Mileage History
- 21/12/202276,450 mi
- 11/10/202376,800 mi+350 mi
- 18/10/202376,821 mi+21 mi
- 26/03/202577,006 mi+185 mi
- 11/07/202577,019 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E737 JYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes 420 (E737 JYX) between December 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF ch”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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