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D16 JDW

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,919 mi
Last recorded56,919 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 JDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perrished/cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,304 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,536 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 50,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,800 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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D16 JDW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D16 JDW, 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 D16 JDW registered?

D16 JDW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D16 JDW safe to buy?

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