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D291 FYY

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 FYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2005 133,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to offside rear seatbelt

front seats mechanisms worn

front wiper rubber split

rear exhaust section damaged through grounding

rear fog light switch stiff to operate

various door check straps missing

various oil leaks present

windscreen damaged

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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D291 FYY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D291 FYY, 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 D291 FYY registered?

D291 FYY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D291 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D291 FYY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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