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D361 LEL

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,978 mi
Last recorded77,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,563 miles

Front subframe rear bushes worn & slight movement

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,106 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,711 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,317 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,543 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 71,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,407 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 70,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,406 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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D361 LEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D361 LEL, 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 D361 LEL registered?

D361 LEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D361 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D361 LEL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D361 LEL have outstanding finance?

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