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D347 UGT

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,482 mi
Last recorded153,482 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD347 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 153,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 152,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,998 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,998 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 151,808 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 151,388 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 150,111 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 148,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 146,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 146,204 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 145,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 145,291 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 145,291 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 144,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 142,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 140,532 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 11 Sep 2006 134,248 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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D347 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D347 UGT, 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

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What year was D347 UGT registered?

D347 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D347 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D347 UGT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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