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HCL 107T

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 107T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,960 miles

Coolant leak

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 2 Jul 2014 92,139 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,139 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 90,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 89,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,215 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2009 87,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,824 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 87,782 miles

advise rear brake flexible hoses getting corroded

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 87,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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HCL 107T is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HCL 107T, 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

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What year was HCL 107T registered?

HCL 107T is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is HCL 107T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCL 107T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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