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D203 WJC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,170 mi
Last recorded84,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD203 WJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both aged cracking/perishing both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,915 miles

All tyres more than ten years old - dated 2003

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,383 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,763 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,395 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 71,467 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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D203 WJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D203 WJC, 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 D203 WJC registered?

D203 WJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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