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D991 UGT

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD991 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,513 miles

oil leak diff

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

slight play in near side front hub

Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,093 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

slight play in near side front hub

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,945 miles

very slight play in near side front hub

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,615 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,253 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 74,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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D991 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D991 UGT, 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 D991 UGT registered?

D991 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D991 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D991 UGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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