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D122 TCA

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 TCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,158 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion including suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 103,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 101,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,399 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 100,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,596 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,596 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,177 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,755 miles

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leaks

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp wipers split

mixed tyre speed ratings

oil leaks

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,492 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

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

chips in front screen swept zozne

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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D122 TCA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D122 TCA, 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 D122 TCA registered?

D122 TCA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D122 TCA safe to buy?

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