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D10 DUG

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 DUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 113,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mounting missing one tied up with locking wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 113,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one mounting missing one tied up with locking wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,363 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 112,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 111,938 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 111,479 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper chrome lifting due to corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 111,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished

Pass 30 May 2009 110,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

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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D10 DUG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D10 DUG, 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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D10 DUG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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