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A4 BAF

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 117,203 miles

n/s and o/s hand brake cables corroded - recommend replacement

Fail 3 Oct 2013 117,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s and o/s hand brake cables corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,210 miles

auto gearbox fluid pipes to radiator corroded

front registration plate damaged

rear fuel pipes to filter & pump corroded

rear registration plate faded

rear section fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 112,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

auto gearbox fluid pipes to radiator corroded

front registration plate damaged

rear fuel pipes to filter & pump corroded

rear registration plate faded

rear section fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various perished bushes none with movement

very slight play in steering system

windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 30 Sep 2011 107,930 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various perished bushes none with movement

very slight play in steering system

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,368 miles

Rear n/s tyre suspect slow puncture

Various rear fule pipes corroded - Recommend replacement

Fail 1 Oct 2010 107,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear n/s tyre suspect slow puncture

Various rear fule pipes corroded - Recommend replacement

Pass 7 Oct 2009 104,334 miles

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2009 104,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 103,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,219 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 100,219 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/side brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 96,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 96,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both wipers split but clear

n/s tyre outer wall slightly damaged front

Pass 9 Aug 2005 92,146 miles

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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A4 BAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 BAF, 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.

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A4 BAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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