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D759 YCH

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 YCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 133,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,123 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 133,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 132,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,083 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2007 130,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 130,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 130,425 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 130,425 miles

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

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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D759 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D759 YCH, 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 D759 YCH registered?

D759 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D759 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D759 YCH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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