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D420 BJF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

68,056 mi
Last recorded68,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,056 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff leak

Fail 16 Jul 2024 68,044 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all x4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff leak

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end 'dust cover' perished....

Fail 10 Jun 2021 67,972 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative up/ down adjuster inoperative (switch in centre of consol.) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY low.... (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding severly binding.... (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer track rod end 'dust cover' perished....

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding TOTALY SIEZED ON.... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding TOTALY SIEZED ON.... (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very perished.... (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,583 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty possibly switch or relay?? sometimes only one side works .... (1.4.B.1d)

Rear rear brake binding nearside and offside.... (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive at idle speed 9.01% .... (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very perished.... (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,171 miles

Brakes slight fluctuation offside rear....

Fail 26 May 2016 67,169 miles

Front front brake binding possibly rear refere to the above fault's .... (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated / smearing (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also intermittant brakes binding.... (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes slight fluctuation offside rear....

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,458 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 x front michelin tyres perished....

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

split hose ?? under nearside front inner wing....advise to repair....

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 64,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 63,771 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 63,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

full inspection of o/s front wheel bearing could not be made due to brake bind

Pass 16 May 2011 63,319 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,486 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D420 BJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 D420 BJF, 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 D420 BJF registered?

D420 BJF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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