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D900 HEL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,813 mi
Last recorded40,813 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 40,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,141 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 39,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 36,360 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 36,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,558 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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D900 HEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D900 HEL, 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 D900 HEL registered?

D900 HEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D900 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D900 HEL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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