1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D285 BRW
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 51,595 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D285 BRW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 51,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D285 BRW Mileage History
- 06/05/200938,287 mi
- 30/04/201041,014 mi+2,727 mi
- 28/07/201041,482 mi+468 mi
- 27/07/201142,210 mi+728 mi
- 03/09/201242,590 mi+380 mi
- 26/09/201344,494 mi+1,904 mi
- 16/04/201444,601 mi+107 mi
- 01/04/201545,866 mi+1,265 mi
- 31/03/201647,170 mi+1,304 mi
- 28/03/201748,623 mi+1,453 mi
- 09/10/201748,910 mi+287 mi
- 21/09/201849,523 mi+613 mi
- 03/10/201949,775 mi+252 mi
- 02/11/202049,905 mi+130 mi
- 14/10/202150,581 mi+676 mi
- 18/10/202250,811 mi+230 mi
- 02/11/202351,016 mi+205 mi
- 07/10/202451,364 mi+348 mi
- 09/10/202551,517 mi+153 mi
- 12/12/202551,595 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 802 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
D285 BRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D285 BRW) between May 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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