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D758 TWB

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,085 mi
Last recorded119,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD758 TWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,085 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

rear diff leakimg oil

Pass 18 Feb 2009 117,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 116,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 113,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

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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D758 TWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D758 TWB, 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 D758 TWB registered?

D758 TWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D758 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D758 TWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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