1987 Mercedes 420 4.2L Petrol · ROU 9E
1987 Mercedes 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 68,245 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ROU 9E Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 68,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ROU 9E Mileage History
- 15/06/202368,245 mi
- 23/05/202468,245 mi
- 29/05/202468,245 mi
- 05/06/202568,245 mi
- 26/05/202668,245 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ROU 9E 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 (ROU 9E) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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