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D969 BCK

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,007 mi
Last recorded106,007 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD969 BCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,007 miles

slight damage windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,589 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 105,589 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,307 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,986 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,378 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,089 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system patched up (offside front pipe and centre section) but not leaking gases

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 101,468 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 101,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,691 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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D969 BCK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D969 BCK, 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 D969 BCK registered?

D969 BCK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D969 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D969 BCK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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