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D864 OTG

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,692 mi
Last recorded178,692 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 OTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 178,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 176,626 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 176,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 173,723 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 173,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 171,519 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 171,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 169,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 169,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 165,989 miles

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

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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D864 OTG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D864 OTG, 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 D864 OTG registered?

D864 OTG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D864 OTG safe to buy?

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