Mercedes 420 SE Auto (1987)
1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto
CarHunch has 275 1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto falls outside the DVLA's standard light-vehicle MOT database, so traditional pass rate comparisons don't apply here. This is a 37-year-old luxury saloon from the W126 generation, built for long-distance comfort and reliability, and any surviving examples today are likely cherished by enthusiasts or classic car collectors rather than everyday drivers.
The average mileage of 28,828 miles across the 275 recorded vehicles is remarkably low for the age, confirming these are mostly low-use classics kept in garages rather than working vehicles. If you're considering one, have a full pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist focus on fuel injection, cooling systems, and suspension geometry—these W126 models are mechanically sound when maintained, but decades of sitting still create their own problems.
We have 275 1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1987 Mercedes 420 SE Auto
Based on MOT data from 275 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 964 Mercedes 420 SE Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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