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D240 UGB

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD240 UGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 126,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,482 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,377 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 126,377 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 124,480 miles

Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 124,480 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 124,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to front road springs

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to n/s body sill

corrosion to n/s/f wing

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to o/s body sill

corrosion to o/s/f wing

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s washer jet inop still clearing screen

n/s/f and o/s/f arb bushes splitting

n/s/f parking light inop

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak all round engine

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 119,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advise oil leak all round engine

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2010 100,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 88,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 81,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 78,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 78,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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D240 UGB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 D240 UGB, 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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D240 UGB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 October 1986.

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