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D702 SDV

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD702 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 103,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,479 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,365 miles

Coil spring corroded All Round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,245 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,021 miles

play in steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,345 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

slight play all steering joints

Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

slight play all steering joints

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,424 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

slight play all steering joints

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,550 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion at front of o/s outer sill

movement in bothe seat backs

slack in steering close to legal limit

slight leak of exhaust gases from front balance pipe

windshield washers fuction poorly

windshield wipers function poorly

Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion at front of o/s outer sill

movement in bothe seat backs

slack in steering close to legal limit

slight leak of exhaust gases from front balance pipe

windshield washers fuction poorly

windshield wipers function poorly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,568 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2007 92,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,110 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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D702 SDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D702 SDV, 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 D702 SDV registered?

D702 SDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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