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6254 K

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6254 K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

general corrosion to body

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,356 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,356 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,285 miles

Front road springs rusty.

Rear road springs rusty.

Rust spots on bodywork.

Slight play offside front subframe mount.

Surface rust front brake pipes.

Various rust on suspension.

Various rust spots on underbody.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,072 miles

Front road springs rusty.

Rear road springs rusty.

Surface rust front brake pipes.

Various rust spots on chassis and body.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,983 miles

Both centre pipe exhaust rubbers split.

Cracking in both rear shocker bushes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front and nearside front road springs rusty.

Offside rear and nearside rear road springs rusty.

Oil leak

Surface rust offside front and nearside front brake pipes.

Surface rust on offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes.

Various rust spots on underbody.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,754 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 25,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,691 miles

Cracking in nearside rear shocker bush.

Cracking in offside rear shocker bush.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in steering box.

Various rust spots on body work.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,099 miles

brake flexi ferules rusty;center exhaust rings in poor condition;corrousion around o/s front antiroll bar mounting but not excessive;

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heavy rust spots on both sills

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,426 miles

vt32 252568776493 still apply.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,426 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear brake flexi in poor condition.

propshaft rear coupling worn.

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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6254 K is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 6254 K, 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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6254 K is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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