1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · E950 MDX
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 134,883 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E950 MDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 134,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E950 MDX 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-Benz 420 (E950 MDX) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
E950 MDX Mileage History
- 24/02/2023134,289 mi
- 28/02/2023134,289 mi
- 09/04/2024134,783 mi+494 mi
- 18/03/2025134,825 mi+42 mi
- 10/04/2026134,883 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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