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PIJ 8

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,365 mi
Last recorded78,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 8
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,193 miles

Nearside Front outer sill panel corroded through outside of a prescribed area.o/s/f also corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding around the jacking point.

Offside Front Outer sill corroding around the jacking point

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just below the ABS unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under abs module (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,953 miles

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

A battery clamp securing nut is missing

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under the abs module (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer end corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower outer sill panel corroding outside of a prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding at outer end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f lower outer sill panel corroding,outside of prescribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2017 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding in one spot at the outer end of the arm (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust pipes and centre silencer corroding

wiper blades worn splitting at the ends

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,710 miles

front exhaust pipes and centres corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,267 miles

front exhaust pipes and entry pipes into the centre silencer corroding

wiper blades worn splitting at the ends

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,060 miles

The front exhaust sections are corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,734 miles

oil leak from the engine

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,227 miles

front exhaust pipes and rear silencer corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,227 miles

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

front exhaust pipes and rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,027 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,027 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

The rear exhaust section is corroding, espesially the rear silencer.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,862 miles

The rear exhaust section is corroding, espesially the rear silencer.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,646 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,641 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,760 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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PIJ 8 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PIJ 8, 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 PIJ 8 registered?

PIJ 8 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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