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D360 JHM

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD360 JHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,119 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 59,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 59,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,130 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 54,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,263 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 35,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,207 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,310 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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D360 JHM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D360 JHM, 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 D360 JHM registered?

D360 JHM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D360 JHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D360 JHM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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