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D496 OOF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD496 OOF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,567 miles

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

Central power steering damper causing excessive play in steering linkage

Fail 8 Oct 2025 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central power steering damper causing excessive play in steering linkage

Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 106,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 102,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 92,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,495 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,831 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracking up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,151 miles

All Tyre Walls Cracking Up

Both Wiper Rubbers Split

Condensation In Nearside Headlamp

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,336 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracking up..

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,287 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked,,,

Near Side Steering Ideler Arm Bush Slight Deteriorater...

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,758 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,754 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,115 miles

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

front number plate crack slightly

Pass 28 May 2008 76,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,185 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 69,181 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,948 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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D496 OOF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 D496 OOF, 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 D496 OOF registered?

D496 OOF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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