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DCZ 3904

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,114 mi
Last recorded123,114 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 3904
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 123,114 miles

ball joint dust covers repaired with sealer not replaced

Pass 4 May 2021 123,007 miles

ball joint dust covers repaired with sealer not replaced

Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump pulleys have a wobble

Fail 5 Jul 2019 122,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump pulleys have a wobble

Pass 17 May 2018 122,008 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has small cracks

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 121,316 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 121,316 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering idle arm has slight lay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 120,453 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering idle arm has slight lay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,344 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 119,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 117,786 miles

slight blow middle exhaust

slight play in both rear drop links

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 117,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 116,371 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 116,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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DCZ 3904 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DCZ 3904, 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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DCZ 3904 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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