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D572 JWT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,794 mi
Last recorded102,794 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD572 JWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 102,794 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 100,831 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 May 2018 100,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small chips in windscreen

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,548 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,449 miles

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 15 May 2015 100,218 miles

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 19 May 2014 99,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 98,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,478 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 88,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 81,935 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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D572 JWT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D572 JWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D572 JWT registered?

D572 JWT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D572 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D572 JWT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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