1987 Mercedes 420 4.2L Petrol · D133 SUJ
1987 Mercedes 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 95,994 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2020.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D133 SUJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2019
- 95,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D133 SUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes 420 (D133 SUJ) between April 2006 and February 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
D133 SUJ Mileage History
- 06/04/200687,303 mi
- 01/05/200789,410 mi+2,107 mi
- 24/04/200891,041 mi+1,631 mi
- 29/04/200891,041 mi
- 18/09/200992,445 mi+1,404 mi
- 24/09/201092,982 mi+537 mi
- 27/09/201193,999 mi+1,017 mi
- 01/10/201193,999 mi
- 25/08/201594,506 mi+507 mi
- 30/08/201695,200 mi+694 mi
- 02/11/201795,636 mi+436 mi
- 06/02/201995,994 mi+358 mi
Average of roughly 677 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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