MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both side sills corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both side sills corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside sill corroding.
Offside sill corroding.
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside sill corroding.
Offside sill corroding.
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)
automatic transmission oil leaks
both rear tyres perished, sidewalls
centre exhaust rubber mounting broken, system still adequately supported
nearside and offside outer sills corroded around jacking points
nearside front subframe bush perished
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush perished due to oil leaks (2.4.G.2)
automatic transmission oil leaks
centre exhaust rubber mounting broken, system still adequately supported
engine oil leaks
nearside and offside outer sills corroded around jacking points
nearside front subframe bush perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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C285 MWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C285 MWB, 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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C285 MWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 May 1986.
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