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C254 WUT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,707 mi
Last recorded254,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 WUT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 254,707 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear wing edges very rusty

n/s handbrake efficience minimal

o/s handbrake cable outer case split slight sticking of brake noted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 252,015 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 237,228 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 237,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 221,098 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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C254 WUT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C254 WUT, 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 C254 WUT registered?

C254 WUT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C254 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 WUT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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