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C528 VMX

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,054 mi
Last recorded99,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC528 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,783 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 98,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 98,587 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,305 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear under body heavy undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,957 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear floors heavily coated in underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,957 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear floors heavily coated in underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,939 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres cracking side walls

Pass 4 May 2011 94,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,307 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,682 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,055 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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C528 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C528 VMX, 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 C528 VMX registered?

C528 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C528 VMX safe to buy?

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