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D353 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,027 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,311 miles

Leak of exhaust gases from offside centre pipe to silencer but not considered excessive - Centre pipe cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,256 miles

Front suspension bushes perishing.

N/S/F inner front sill corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,078 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 91,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2012 90,966 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,412 miles

metal pipes rusting

rust forming on and near prescribed areas suspension fixing points

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,850 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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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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