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D606 SWE

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD606 SWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,304 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,173 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering damper

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 101,136 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 101,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 101,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 100,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 100,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 100,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 99,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 98,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 98,051 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 96,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 94,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 94,633 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 93,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,235 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 88,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 87,387 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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D606 SWE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D606 SWE, 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 D606 SWE registered?

D606 SWE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D606 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D606 SWE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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