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C42 DJD

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,988 mi
Last recorded48,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC42 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubber mountings perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 45,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,630 miles

wear to nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,559 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,887 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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C42 DJD 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 94.4%.

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 C42 DJD, 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 C42 DJD registered?

C42 DJD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C42 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C42 DJD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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