1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · 57 GD
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 70,336 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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57 GD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 70,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
57 GD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (57 GD) between May 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation and is also heavily perished date”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
57 GD Mileage History
- 23/05/202270,000 mi
- 26/05/202270,002 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/202370,261 mi+259 mi
- 09/12/202470,328 mi+67 mi
- 08/01/202570,336 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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