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D455 UOD

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD455 UOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 134,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,790 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached LOWER BROKEN MOUNT/BOLT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2016 137,307 miles

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 6 May 2016 133,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undersealed throughout

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,938 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,084 miles

Nearside front wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Offside front wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 120,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 117,886 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,967 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

rear drive coupling in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,580 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 114,580 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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D455 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D455 UOD, 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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D455 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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