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B2 NSA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,333 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 132,999 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 132,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has been under seal

Fail 29 Jan 2024 132,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has been under seal

Pass 21 Jan 2023 131,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,278 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 130,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,183 miles

Nearside Front fog not working

Pass 29 Dec 2017 130,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear deaf leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,938 miles

Nearside outer sill sign of corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer sill sign of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,642 miles

diff leaking

engine oil leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,180 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 128,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,949 miles

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

front tyres worn on very edges

Pass 20 May 2011 124,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,509 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 123,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 120,132 miles

Both front brake hoses ferrels are slighty rusty.

Slight movement in steering and both front wheel bearings.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses ferrels are slighty rusty.

Slight movement in steering and both front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 117,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 110,156 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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B2 NSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 B2 NSA, 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 B2 NSA registered?

B2 NSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is B2 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 NSA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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