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B4 LTC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,060 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at sreering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,819 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,713 miles

both rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 28 Dec 2016 73,839 miles

both rear tyres signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,659 miles

cracking in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,113 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,923 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2010 67,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,008 miles

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

gear oil leak

offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 66,135 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe rear bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,714 miles

rear subframe bushes worn

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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B4 LTC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B4 LTC, 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 B4 LTC registered?

B4 LTC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is B4 LTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LTC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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