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D686 UGT

2005 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,021 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,426 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 78,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,284 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

driver seat slightly play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,830 miles

nearside front (subrame) body sligth corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy rust on o/s and n/s rear chassis

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,539 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 60,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

brake fluid is over filled

corrosion set in around o/s/r coil spring mountig area

nearside front flexi damp around ferrule

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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D686 UGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D686 UGT, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D686 UGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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