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D98 AAY

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,843 mi
Last recorded118,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,843 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 118,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,855 miles

Rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,576 miles

Offside headlamp beam image slightly poor

Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,574 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside headlamp beam image slightly poor

Rear brakes have slightly restricted free movement

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,097 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 Jul 2015 115,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 May 2014 113,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 111,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 108,320 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 108,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,046 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 106,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D98 AAY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D98 AAY, 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 D98 AAY registered?

D98 AAY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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