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D736 LMG

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,164 mi
Last recorded158,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD736 LMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 158,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,426 miles

offside inner track rod joint has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2012 155,422 miles

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

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 151,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 148,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 148,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 143,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 143,214 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 141,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 141,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 140,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 139,544 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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D736 LMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D736 LMG, 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 D736 LMG registered?

D736 LMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 October 1986.

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