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AXI 659

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 659
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 127,709 miles

Drivers seat frame runner bushes missing

Front Subframe bushes worn with slight play both sides.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front brake pipes covered in grease

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

Various underbody and suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 127,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,452 miles

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,452 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Chassis rail corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,368 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind wheel bearings not tested (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind wheel bearings not tested (3.7.D.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,236 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 127,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 127,044 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 126,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,398 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 123,303 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 123,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 122,794 miles

offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2006 122,776 miles

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

offside front and rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2005 122,265 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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AXI 659 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AXI 659, 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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AXI 659 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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