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D933 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,502 mi
Last recorded93,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD933 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,502 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,912 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,139 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,461 miles

steering idler has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,189 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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D933 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D933 UGP, 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 D933 UGP registered?

D933 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D933 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D933 UGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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