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GER 81L

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,429 mi
Last recorded79,429 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 81L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,429 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 79,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,684 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 78,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 78,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,970 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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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GER 81L is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GER 81L, 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 GER 81L registered?

GER 81L is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is GER 81L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 81L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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