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D214 ROH

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,691 mi
Last recorded149,691 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD214 ROH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 149,691 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 149,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 149,399 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 149,390 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 149,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 148,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 147,397 miles

rear screen discolourd slightly

Fail 13 May 2021 147,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted possibly fitted incorectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear screen discolourd slightly

Pass 13 May 2020 147,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 146,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 146,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted catching tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 146,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 146,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 143,917 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 143,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 139,209 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,756 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 133,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 126,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 126,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 120,622 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 120,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 133,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 104,937 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 104,884 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 95,453 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering box system

Pass 13 May 2008 87,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 78,475 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 78,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 65,634 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 65,634 miles

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

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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D214 ROH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D214 ROH, 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 D214 ROH registered?

D214 ROH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 October 1986.

Is D214 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D214 ROH shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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