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D672 WEG

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,225 mi
Last recorded93,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD672 WEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

front bumper has corrison on the chrome facia

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,307 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

handbrake lever return spring worn

nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not structual.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 90,307 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever return spring worn

nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not structual.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 88,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,368 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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D672 WEG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D672 WEG, 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 D672 WEG registered?

D672 WEG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D672 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D672 WEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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