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D546 SNF

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD546 SNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 93,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,077 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective offside centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner reaction bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner reaction bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective offside centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,070 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Rubber mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,739 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box, offside bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,934 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn reaction bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured outer rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre box, offside bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,344 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play in offside front suspension bush

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear metal suspension pipes coroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,221 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,523 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)

minor exhaust leak

nearside front lower ball joint cover deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres just on wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,845 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres 2-3mm approx

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres 2-3mm approx

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,972 miles

N/S/R Lamp lens repaired using tape Front reg.plate slightly cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 70,297 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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D546 SNF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D546 SNF, 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 D546 SNF registered?

D546 SNF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 13 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D546 SNF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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