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D920 GYF

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD920 GYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 110,132 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury B pillar/rear quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury under light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,980 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,519 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 79,410 miles

Both front tyres cracking side walls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2016 73,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,549 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 70,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 70,459 miles

engine/gearbox area sligly oil leek

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering box sligly oil leeking

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,479 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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D920 GYF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D920 GYF, 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 D920 GYF registered?

D920 GYF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D920 GYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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