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D31 ORO

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 ORO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,216 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 54,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ballance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 54,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,411 miles

Front outer sill panels corroded both sides

Fail 19 Dec 2015 53,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front outer sill panels corroded both sides

Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,318 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,431 miles

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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D31 ORO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D31 ORO, 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 D31 ORO registered?

D31 ORO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is D31 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D31 ORO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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