1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D396 GBF
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22/05/1987. Recorded mileage 34,998 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 4196cc
D396 GBF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 34,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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D396 GBF Mileage History
- 04/08/202634,981 mi
- 18/08/202634,998 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 449 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D396 GBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D396 GBF) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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