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ALZ 107

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 107
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,873 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 106,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,744 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 103,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,118 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,406 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 100,397 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres side walls split and perished

n/s/r drive shaft c/v boots insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2008 99,327 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres side walls split and perished

n/s/r drive shaft c/v boots insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 99,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 99,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all four tyres side walls perished

o/s/r inner and n/s/r outer c/v boots insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2006 99,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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ALZ 107 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ALZ 107, 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 ALZ 107 registered?

ALZ 107 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is ALZ 107 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 107 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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