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D900 WCC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 WCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 105,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,546 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 99,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 129,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 129,068 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of car rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2010 129,068 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under side of car rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 125,492 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 123,620 miles

Hole in offside front bumper

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)

Oil leak in rear differential

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 13 Dec 2005 117,207 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 WCC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

D900 WCC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D900 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D900 WCC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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