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EM 5429

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM 5429
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,397 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on outer sill

Fail 25 May 2022 114,165 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting upper box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing lower forward box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor upper floor pan areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing upper section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer under floor corner section corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

rear prop shaft rubber coupling small splits

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has age related perishing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has age related perishing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has age related perishing

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has age related perishing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 110,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 104,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,002 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,810 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EM 5429 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 66.7%.

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 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 EM 5429, 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 EM 5429 registered?

EM 5429 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for EM 5429 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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