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A10 LHF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LHF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is low BALD on the inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,042 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is low (bald) on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,980 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is low bald on the inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is low bald on the inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,463 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,102 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,895 miles

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

slight play in offside steering idler bush

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,595 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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A10 LHF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A10 LHF, 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 A10 LHF registered?

A10 LHF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A10 LHF safe to buy?

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