1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · E422 MLC
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 78,232 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E422 MLC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 78,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E422 MLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (E422 MLC) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
E422 MLC Mileage History
- 23/06/200672,869 mi
- 02/07/200773,028 mi+159 mi
- 27/06/200873,426 mi+398 mi
- 29/06/200973,362 mi-64 mi
- 14/06/201073,383 mi+21 mi
- 15/07/201173,568 mi+185 mi
- 12/09/201273,577 mi+9 mi
- 12/09/201273,677 mi+100 mi
- 11/09/201373,595 mi-82 mi
- 15/09/201473,599 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/201573,604 mi+5 mi
- 27/10/201673,608 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/201774,346 mi+738 mi
- 13/11/201877,180 mi+2,834 mi
- 28/10/201977,578 mi+398 mi
- 08/01/202177,695 mi+117 mi
- 11/01/202277,776 mi+81 mi
- 17/01/202377,902 mi+126 mi
- 18/01/202478,050 mi+148 mi
- 17/01/202578,137 mi+87 mi
- 13/01/202678,232 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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