1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D684 ELM
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 156,690 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D684 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 156,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D684 ELM 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 (D684 ELM) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
D684 ELM Mileage History
- 26/05/2023156,018 mi
- 02/06/2023156,027 mi+9 mi
- 01/07/2024156,530 mi+503 mi
- 20/08/2025156,690 mi+160 mi
- 20/08/2025156,690 mi
Average of roughly 300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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