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D21 LOX

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,740 mi
Last recorded153,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 LOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 153,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 153,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,990 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear SIL/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 148,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 148,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 147,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 147,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 146,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 145,156 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 145,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 144,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 144,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 144,174 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 143,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel slightly hard to rotate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 143,136 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 143,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 143,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 143,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

near side outer sill corroded by jacking point

Pass 7 Jul 2008 141,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 135,883 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 135,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 125,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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D21 LOX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 D21 LOX, 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 D21 LOX registered?

D21 LOX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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