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D94 ELN

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD94 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,264 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 97,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,835 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc,s rusty due to car stanbing for 5 years

Fail 12 Apr 2007 60,422 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc,s rusty due to car stanbing for 5 years

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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D94 ELN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D94 ELN, 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 D94 ELN?

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What year was D94 ELN registered?

D94 ELN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 July 1987.

Is D94 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D94 ELN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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