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D227 OUG

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 OUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 57,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 56,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,279 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil fouling on rear diff

Pass 2 May 2013 47,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,430 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 42,515 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,084 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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D227 OUG 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 D227 OUG, 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 D227 OUG registered?

D227 OUG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D227 OUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D227 OUG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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