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D699 SGG

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,117 mi
Last recorded160,117 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD699 SGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 160,117 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 155,718 miles

back of gearbox slightly weaping

corrosion under off side rear light cluster

sump slightly weaping

Fail 29 Jan 2008 155,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

back of gearbox slightly weaping

corrosion under off side rear light cluster

sump slightly weaping

Pass 13 Jan 2007 152,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 150,716 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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D699 SGG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D699 SGG, 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 D699 SGG registered?

D699 SGG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D699 SGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D699 SGG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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