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D175 BRP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 98,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 97,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 96,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 96,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 96,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 96,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery earth terminal loose

Pass 13 May 2016 95,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 95,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 95,344 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner sill

nearside rear sidelight dim

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 May 2013 95,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 94,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 94,952 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 94,733 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cracks / splits in it

Pass 4 May 2010 94,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 92,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 92,251 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S front tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,182 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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D175 BRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D175 BRP, 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 D175 BRP registered?

D175 BRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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