No, E385 FUR is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for E385 FUR?

The MOT for E385 FUR is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of E385 FUR?

The recorded mileage for E385 FUR is 94,282 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E385 FUR ULEZ compliant?

No, E385 FUR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · E385 FUR

E385 FUR

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 94,282 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 420
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/07/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (10/11/2025)
Recorded Mileage: 94,282 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/07/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 10/11/2025

Mileage: 94,282 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 4196cc

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E385 FUR Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
94,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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E385 FUR Mileage History

24/06/202294,212 mi
24/07/202394,271 mi+59 mi
02/07/202494,281 mi+10 mi
23/07/202494,282 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 34 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E385 FUR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 20:37

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (E385 FUR) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 July 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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