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A9 SFW

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,023 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 73,958 miles

bottom ball joint boots perished

exhaust rubbers perished

general age related corrosion across suspension and body components

Pass 1 May 2024 73,871 miles

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 18 Apr 2024 73,871 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underbody and suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,080 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished and split

Fail 4 May 2021 73,080 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust rubbers perished and split

Pass 3 May 2019 72,859 miles

Offside Rear lower brake effort than expected from the handbrake

hand brake lever travel higher than expected

Pass 1 May 2018 72,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 72,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,581 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 71,330 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,235 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,719 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,898 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,676 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,671 miles

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,210 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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A9 SFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 A9 SFW, 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 A9 SFW registered?

A9 SFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is A9 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 SFW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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