MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Leak of exhaust gases from offside centre pipe to silencer but not considered excessive - Centre pipe cracked
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Leak of exhaust gases from offside centre pipe to silencer but not considered excessive - Centre pipe cracked
Front suspension bushes perishing.
N/S/F inner front sill corroded.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
metal pipes rusting
rust forming on and near prescribed areas suspension fixing points
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all four tyre walls have started to split and perish
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D353 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 D353 UGP, 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 D353 UGP registered?
D353 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 May 1987.
Is D353 UGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for D353 UGP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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