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9108 DD

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,022 mi
Last recorded160,022 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9108 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 160,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 158,372 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 158,346 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 156,327 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 156,327 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 154,749 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 153,236 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 153,236 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 151,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 151,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak at rear drive shaft seal and from gearbox area.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 148,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 148,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 147,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

vehical presenter is advised about higher hydro-carbon emisson higher on engine idling.and front wiper to be changed

Pass 26 Mar 2007 145,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehical presenter isadvised the driver seat condition deteriorated. and engine tune up recommended,Hand brake light on dash-board remains on.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 143,902 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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9108 DD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 9108 DD, 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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9108 DD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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