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C45 WLA

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,038 mi
Last recorded106,038 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 WLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 105,749 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,909 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,677 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s front tyres side walls cracked

n/s frond brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nearside wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,684 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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C45 WLA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C45 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C45 WLA registered?

C45 WLA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C45 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C45 WLA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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