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D718 ELL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD718 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 109,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2006 105,618 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 105,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 105,283 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D718 ELL 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 60%.

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 D718 ELL, 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 D718 ELL registered?

D718 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D718 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D718 ELL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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