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C347 BPO

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,471 mi
Last recorded33,471 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC347 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 33,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 33,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 32,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 27,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

all four tyres perishing/cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,103 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,682 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

exhaust slight leakage when cold

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,304 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding nearside rear brake

Fail 28 Jan 2008 25,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

front subframe offside rear bush becoming worn

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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C347 BPO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C347 BPO, 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 C347 BPO registered?

C347 BPO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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