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D524 OWO

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,645 mi
Last recorded159,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 159,645 miles

Both lower sills starting to corrode front to rear

centre join section of exhaust has small hole

Pass 25 Jul 2023 159,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in front connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 158,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 157,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 156,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 156,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 156,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber mounting prescibed area corroded to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,390 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 154,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 154,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 154,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 152,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 151,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 149,788 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 149,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 148,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 147,533 miles

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

corrosion to offside outer door sill

freeplay in nearside steering idler bushes

freeplay in steering box

Fail 28 Apr 2008 147,533 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

corrosion to offside outer door sill

freeplay in nearside steering idler bushes

freeplay in steering box

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 May 2006 145,223 miles

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

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

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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D524 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D524 OWO, 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

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What year was D524 OWO registered?

D524 OWO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D524 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 OWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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