1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D496 OOF
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 106,567 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D496 OOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 106,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D496 OOF MOT History
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 (D496 OOF) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”.
D496 OOF Mileage History
- 05/12/2023105,012 mi
- 05/02/2025106,566 mi+1,554 mi
- 01/08/2025106,567 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2025106,567 mi
- 16/10/2025106,567 mi
Average of roughly 834 miles per year across 5 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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