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D487 KJT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 KJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 109,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 108,544 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 106,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,502 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front subframm mounting on n/s worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,188 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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D487 KJT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D487 KJT, 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 D487 KJT registered?

D487 KJT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D487 KJT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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