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D500 SWL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 93,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,202 miles

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 91,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,830 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 86,830 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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D500 SWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D500 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D500 SWL?

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What year was D500 SWL registered?

D500 SWL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D500 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D500 SWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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