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1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D898 UBH

D898 UBH

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1987. Recorded mileage 82,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
4196cc

D898 UBH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
  • 82,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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D898 UBH Mileage History

  1. 08/09/202181,518 mi
  2. 27/09/202281,538 mi+20 mi
  3. 26/04/202481,860 mi+322 mi
  4. 10/05/202481,874 mi+14 mi
  5. 01/05/202582,295 mi+421 mi

Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D898 UBH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D898 UBH) between September 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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