1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D94 YAP
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 20/05/1987. Recorded mileage 72,564 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,564 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
D94 YAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 72,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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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D94 YAP Mileage History
- 20/05/202271,186 mi
- 07/06/202372,278 mi+1,092 mi
- 04/06/202472,521 mi+243 mi
- 03/07/202472,564 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 649 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D94 YAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D94 YAP) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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