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D727 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,680 mi
Last recorded232,680 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 232,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 232,414 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 231,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 231,377 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 217,497 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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D727 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,200cc 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 D727 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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What year was D727 UGP registered?

D727 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D727 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D727 UGP 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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