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RBL 300

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 300
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 106,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 101,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 101,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 101,414 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,239 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency less during balance test.

Pass 8 May 2017 101,216 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside less efficient. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 100,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 100,209 miles

Nearside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,960 miles

headlamp beam benders are fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 99,846 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

headlamp beam benders are fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 99,846 miles

headlamp beam benders are fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,798 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,935 miles

Both front ball joint boots split

Lower contol arm rubber bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 94,706 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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RBL 300 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RBL 300, 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 RBL 300 registered?

RBL 300 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is RBL 300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBL 300 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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