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D610 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,752 mi
Last recorded170,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD610 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 170,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

yellow light on dash (dics pads)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 169,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust and brakets

Pass 23 Feb 2012 169,834 miles

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

exhaust mounting

sterring lock broken

Fail 21 Feb 2012 169,834 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting

sterring lock broken

Pass 10 Jan 2011 166,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2010 166,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 163,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 161,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 160,499 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 160,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 158,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 158,632 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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D610 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D610 UGP, 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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D610 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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