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D175 SNC

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 SNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,281 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,482 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bodywork has surface has rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

geberal play in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

metal fuel pipes starting to place

one n/s/f washer jet blocked

power steering box damp

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has suface rust in places

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,041 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,527 miles

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside.

corrosion to n/s front inner wing.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 88,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside!

corrosion to n/s front inner wing.

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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D175 SNC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D175 SNC, 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 D175 SNC registered?

D175 SNC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D175 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D175 SNC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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