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WJC 10

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,758 mi
Last recorded122,758 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJC 10
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 122,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,563 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

parking brake lever loose

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,503 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,892 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

very slight staining of fuel from fuel hose at fuel filter.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

propshaft rear rubber coupling starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 111,687 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 111,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 110,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 110,052 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,032 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 106,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 106,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WJC 10 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJC 10, 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 WJC 10 registered?

WJC 10 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 June 1987.

Is WJC 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJC 10 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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