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D926 HMF

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,965 mi
Last recorded43,965 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD926 HMF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,300 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 41,282 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 37,989 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 37,982 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 37,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,896 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,870 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,853 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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D926 HMF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D926 HMF, 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 D926 HMF registered?

D926 HMF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D926 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D926 HMF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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