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D381 MFU

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,148 mi
Last recorded105,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 MFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 105,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,976 miles

All four wheel arch have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,268 miles

slight leak power steering

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,859 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

BAD OIL LEAKS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,400 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,207 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,132 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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D381 MFU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D381 MFU, 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 D381 MFU registered?

D381 MFU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D381 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D381 MFU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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