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D356 YSS

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 107,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 107,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,581 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 106,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer body sills starting to rust around all four jacking points

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 193,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 100,068 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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D356 YSS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D356 YSS, 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 D356 YSS registered?

D356 YSS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D356 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D356 YSS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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