1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D872 CHG
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 74,108 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D872 CHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 74,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D872 CHG Mileage History
- 21/09/202273,713 mi
- 01/09/202373,727 mi+14 mi
- 03/09/202473,808 mi+81 mi
- 16/09/202574,095 mi+287 mi
- 19/09/202574,108 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D872 CHG 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 (D872 CHG) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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