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7 UDX

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,484 mi
Last recorded147,484 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 UDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 147,484 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 143,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,581 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 141,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,545 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 5 Aug 2013 122,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 108,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,677 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 78,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion n/s/r floorpan

o/s/f foglamp inop

slight corrosion both door sills

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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7 UDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 UDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 UDX registered?

7 UDX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 7 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 UDX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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