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3359 MP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,270 mi
Last recorded14,270 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3359 MP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 14,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 14,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 14,245 miles

Nearside Front very slight fluid leak from steering damper

Pass 20 May 2022 14,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 14,237 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component very slight seepage from steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 14,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,117 miles

Fuel line corroded between pump and filter

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,032 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 13,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 13,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2013 13,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,771 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 13,207 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 12,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,758 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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3359 MP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 3359 MP, 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 3359 MP registered?

3359 MP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is 3359 MP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3359 MP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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