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D376 FRE

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD376 FRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 70,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,978 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 69,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,237 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,193 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush all four (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

minor brake bind noted from nearside front brake

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2011 64,324 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 63,809 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 63,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 62,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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D376 FRE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D376 FRE, 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 D376 FRE registered?

D376 FRE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D376 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D376 FRE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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