1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · 57 GD
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1986. Recorded mileage 70,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4196cc
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
- 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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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.
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.
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