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D872 CHG

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,108 mi
Last recorded74,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD872 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 74,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,711 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 72,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 70,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,495 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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D872 CHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D872 CHG, 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 D872 CHG registered?

D872 CHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D872 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D872 CHG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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