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D88 GHW

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 120,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 120,156 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,996 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 119,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 119,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,214 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 118,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,668 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 140,014 miles

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

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

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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D88 GHW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D88 GHW, 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 D88 GHW registered?

D88 GHW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D88 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D88 GHW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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