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C180 UGY

1984 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,633 mi
Last recorded169,633 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 UGY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 169,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 169,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 169,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front arch corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 169,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front arch corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight bind near side front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 168,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 168,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 167,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 167,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 166,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 166,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 165,810 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 165,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 164,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 162,769 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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C180 UGY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C180 UGY, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C180 UGY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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The MOT history for C180 UGY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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