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C385 WLL

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 WLL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 12 Sep 2012 112,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 100,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 91,271 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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C385 WLL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C385 WLL, 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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How do I check the history of C385 WLL?

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What year was C385 WLL registered?

C385 WLL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C385 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C385 WLL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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