1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D420 BJF
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 12/03/1987. Recorded mileage 68,056 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,056 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
D420 BJF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 68,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D420 BJF Mileage History
- 16/07/202468,044 mi
- 16/07/202468,056 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 14,839 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D420 BJF 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 (D420 BJF) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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