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8219 BH

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8219 BH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 58,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,570 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 58,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,880 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,880 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,541 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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8219 BH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8219 BH, 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 8219 BH registered?

8219 BH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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