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1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,141 mi
Last recorded36,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1234 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 34,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,861 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,976 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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1234 SG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1234 SG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1234 SG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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