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D468 JKO

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD468 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,976 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,272 miles

215/40/ZR18/89W. 225/40/ZR18/92W.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,272 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive backbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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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D468 JKO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D468 JKO, 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 D468 JKO registered?

D468 JKO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D468 JKO safe to buy?

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