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D338 OBU

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,250 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 65,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyrewall cracking

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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D338 OBU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D338 OBU, 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 D338 OBU registered?

D338 OBU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D338 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D338 OBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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