1986 Mercedes 420 4.2L Petrol · EM 5429
1986 Mercedes 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 114,397 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,397 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
EM 5429 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 114,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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EM 5429 Mileage History
- 25/05/2022114,165 mi
- 10/07/2023114,397 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
EM 5429 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes 420 (EM 5429) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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