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D889 UGT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,327 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 63,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner wheel arches undersealed x4

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,131 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,130 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged INNER WING PANEL, VENT SYSTEM HOSE FAILED (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 61,557 miles

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 15 May 2015 61,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 60,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,065 miles

N/S front and O/S rear brake starting to stick

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D889 UGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D889 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 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 D889 UGT registered?

D889 UGT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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