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D989 XMY

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 XMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,846 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 80,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,633 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 79,535 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 78,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,414 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,359 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 71,201 miles

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

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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D989 XMY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D989 XMY, 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 D989 XMY?

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What year was D989 XMY registered?

D989 XMY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D989 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D989 XMY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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