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RIL 9193

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,473 mi
Last recorded182,473 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9193
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 182,473 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 181,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 179,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,553 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 177,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 177,000 miles

Fuel hose leaking at rear near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in offside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 174,992 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 172,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked on front of mid box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 144,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 139,120 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

chip in screen

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2013 138,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,416 miles

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

chip in screen

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 129,593 miles

slight play steering box joints

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 109,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 101,829 miles

front tyres and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RIL 9193 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RIL 9193, 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 RIL 9193 registered?

RIL 9193 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is RIL 9193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 9193 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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