MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C544 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 C544 FWX, 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 C544 FWX registered?
C544 FWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 May 1986.
Is C544 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C544 FWX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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