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D321 TJO

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,571 miles

Nearside Front age cracking tyres

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres age cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,571 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills o/s n/s plastic/pading (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front age cracking tyres

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres age cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,473 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,132 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 101,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 100,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 99,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 99,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,719 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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D321 TJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D321 TJO, 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 D321 TJO registered?

D321 TJO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D321 TJO safe to buy?

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