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D999 HUL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD999 HUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,426 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 93,268 miles

Coil spring corroded All Surface Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 93,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,536 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,231 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering mult link slight plays

Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,524 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,823 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 89,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 88,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 87,412 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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D999 HUL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D999 HUL, 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 D999 HUL registered?

D999 HUL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D999 HUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D999 HUL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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