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D831 GCD

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,611 mi
Last recorded45,611 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD831 GCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,410 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheated pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,114 miles

all coil springs slightly corroding

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,197 miles

nearside rear wheel slight binding,& disc scoring.

surface splitting in tread area at nearside front tyre.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear wheel slight binding,& disc scoring.

surface splitting in tread area at nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,730 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 41,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,447 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 40,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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D831 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D831 GCD, 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 D831 GCD registered?

D831 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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