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D918 ANR

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 ANR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,922 miles

engine burning oil/on start up

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

play in steering joints

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,894 miles

engine burning oil / blue smoke on start up

exhaust flanges corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

play in steering system

Fail 24 May 2011 59,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine burning oil / blue smoke on start up

exhaust flanges corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

play in steering system

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2009 59,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 56,020 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 55,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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D918 ANR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D918 ANR, 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

How do I check the history of D918 ANR?

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What year was D918 ANR registered?

D918 ANR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D918 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D918 ANR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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