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D860 KUA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,055 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 88,955 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 88,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 87,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 87,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 87,581 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,333 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,809 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 83,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

corrosion appearing near-side front within 30cm of suspension.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D860 KUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D860 KUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D860 KUA registered?

D860 KUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D860 KUA safe to buy?

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