1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D655 DPF
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 63,651 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D655 DPF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 63,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D655 DPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D655 DPF) between June 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
D655 DPF Mileage History
- 10/06/200556,098 mi
- 10/06/200657,750 mi+1,652 mi
- 31/05/200757,991 mi+241 mi
- 12/11/200858,141 mi+150 mi
- 03/06/201058,236 mi+95 mi
- 03/06/201058,236 mi
- 31/05/201158,334 mi+98 mi
- 07/11/201158,646 mi+312 mi
- 19/10/201261,285 mi+2,639 mi
- 14/07/201561,988 mi+703 mi
- 23/06/201662,308 mi+320 mi
- 04/08/201762,577 mi+269 mi
- 02/08/201862,821 mi+244 mi
- 05/09/201963,061 mi+240 mi
- 24/05/202163,341 mi+280 mi
- 13/10/202263,651 mi+310 mi
Average of roughly 436 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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