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C645 FAH

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC645 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 84,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 84,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 84,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 84,408 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 84,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 84,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,133 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,957 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,854 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,606 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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C645 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C645 FAH, 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 C645 FAH registered?

C645 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C645 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C645 FAH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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