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C175 CST

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 CST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 45,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 45,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 40,966 miles

Rear stain/weep? from hose at petrol pump

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,515 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 39,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative no tell tale w/light operating (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

fuel stain at fuel pump/union

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,365 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 39,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin stepped disc. pads backing almost contacting disc..2k/4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 35,489 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,502 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,301 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 28,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,151 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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C175 CST is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C175 CST, 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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What year was C175 CST registered?

C175 CST is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C175 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C175 CST shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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