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D449 DPM

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,177 mi
Last recorded179,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD449 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 178,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 178,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 178,325 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2010 178,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2009 177,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 177,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 177,618 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 177,608 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 177,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 176,850 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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D449 DPM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D449 DPM, 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 D449 DPM registered?

D449 DPM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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