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MBZ 8140

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,482 mi
Last recorded196,482 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8140
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 196,482 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 18 Feb 2020 196,219 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Windscreen has a chip

Fail 18 Feb 2020 196,219 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Windscreen has a chip

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 195,474 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 194,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 194,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 194,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 194,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 194,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 193,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 193,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 192,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 191,678 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 191,410 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 191,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 191,063 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 191,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 18,923 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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MBZ 8140 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MBZ 8140, 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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MBZ 8140 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 June 1986.

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