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D24 AAB

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 AAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 77,476 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 77,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 76,918 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,752 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,668 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,070 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,068 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 66,139 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre perishing

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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D24 AAB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D24 AAB, 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 D24 AAB registered?

D24 AAB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D24 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D24 AAB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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