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285 RMG

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 RMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 144,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 143,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 142,106 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 142,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 141,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 141,430 miles

Engine missfire.

Fail 19 May 2022 141,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine missfire.

Pass 19 May 2021 140,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 139,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 138,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 135,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 132,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,711 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 123,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 123,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,238 miles

drivers seat has slightly worn runners

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,873 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2009 118,873 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 117,001 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2007 114,722 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 114,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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285 RMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 285 RMG, 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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What year was 285 RMG registered?

285 RMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is 285 RMG safe to buy?

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