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C154 EHW

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,609 mi
Last recorded183,609 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 183,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2008 183,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 173,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 173,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 165,357 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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C154 EHW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C154 EHW, 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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C154 EHW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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