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6027 MD

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6027 MD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 125,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 125,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 124,729 miles

front engine bed rear mountings worn badly

Fail 15 Jan 2016 124,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front engine bed rear mountings worn badly

Pass 31 May 2013

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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6027 MD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6027 MD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6027 MD registered?

6027 MD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is 6027 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6027 MD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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