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D28 TWE

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,421 mi
Last recorded102,421 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 TWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,248 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 101,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,992 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 98,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 94,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,598 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2008 91,885 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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D28 TWE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D28 TWE, 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 D28 TWE registered?

D28 TWE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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