1987 Mercedes 420 4.2L Petrol · D158 CFV
1987 Mercedes 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 90,719 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D158 CFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2026
- 90,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D158 CFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes 420 (D158 CFV) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
D158 CFV Mileage History
- 19/08/202590,332 mi
- 02/09/202590,333 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202690,719 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 370 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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