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D264 HUU

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,742 mi
Last recorded83,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD264 HUU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 83,201 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 82,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on the sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on the sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,971 miles

O/S rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,407 miles

nearside front and both offside tyres cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,407 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and both offside tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,621 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres have slight perishing cracks

Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres have slight perishing cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,837 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 77,126 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,759 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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D264 HUU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D264 HUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D264 HUU?

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What year was D264 HUU registered?

D264 HUU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D264 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D264 HUU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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