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D432 OUA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 146,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 146,436 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 146,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 146,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 145,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 145,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the body (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 145,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under the body (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 144,644 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front tyre (both) outer edge deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2014 144,380 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 143,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 142,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 141,541 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 140,218 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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D432 OUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D432 OUA, 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 D432 OUA registered?

D432 OUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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