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6316 NC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,447 mi
Last recorded115,447 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6316 NC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 115,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,012 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 113,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 113,497 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,408 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 109,200 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,345 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,677 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 106,837 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 106,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,529 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 106,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 105,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 104,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,434 miles

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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6316 NC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 6316 NC, 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 39 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 6316 NC registered?

6316 NC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is 6316 NC safe to buy?

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