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D448 XRA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,166 mi
Last recorded100,166 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD448 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 100,166 miles

rear diff cover damp

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

slight oil leak from rear of engine

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 27 May 2010 98,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oslight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 May 2009 96,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 90,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,522 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 81,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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D448 XRA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D448 XRA, 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 D448 XRA registered?

D448 XRA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D448 XRA safe to buy?

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