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C377 WRY

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC377 WRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 68,702 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 68,702 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 68,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arc has crossion repired with tape

Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,665 miles

Offside Rear wheel arc has crossion taped over

Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arc has crossion taped over

Pass 27 Aug 2022 66,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch repaired with tape

Fail 23 Aug 2022 66,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch repaired with tape

Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring bracket inscure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch minor correded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 65,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,500 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2018 64,500 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,478 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,478 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle emmission not tested (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front track controll arm s steady bar covers damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front track controll arm s steady bar covers damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,349 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,720 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,329 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear 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.

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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C377 WRY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 C377 WRY, 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 C377 WRY registered?

C377 WRY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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