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1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD448 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill riser (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by front anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 100,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of suspension mounting / anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill riser (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 100,881 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 100,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,820 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,820 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 100,520 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2010 100,509 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 100,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 100,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 99,431 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 99,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 93,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 93,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,611 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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D448 VPN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D448 VPN, 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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D448 VPN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 26 November 1986.

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