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D318 VMB

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 VMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,314 miles

Front subframe bushes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Strong Advise. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 64,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint dust boot split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Strong Advise. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded between fuel pumps and filter ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears are budget Vikings. fronts are Dunlop. all 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded between fuel pumps and filter ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,810 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,666 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil weeping from rear axle

oil weeping from steering box area

windscreen wipers split on ends

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,700 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 59,640 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,868 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 58,868 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 5 Jun 2009 58,492 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

small chip in n/s headlamp lens; †not effecting headlamp funtion

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,933 miles

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

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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D318 VMB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 D318 VMB, 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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D318 VMB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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