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D210 FVT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD210 FVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,091 miles

light misting of oil on steering box

rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,803 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,597 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 19,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D210 FVT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D210 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D210 FVT registered?

D210 FVT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D210 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D210 FVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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