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C26 SEC

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 132,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 130,399 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 129,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 128,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 128,504 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,835 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2015 127,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 127,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 126,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 124,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 124,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 123,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 122,665 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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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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