MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front torsion bar rear gaiters starting to split
N/S/F lower ball joint gaiter starting to split
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C26 SEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 C26 SEC, 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 37 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 C26 SEC registered?
C26 SEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 6 April 1989.
Is C26 SEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C26 SEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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