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C670 TGM

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,161 mi
Last recorded153,161 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 TGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 153,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 152,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 152,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,971 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 151,324 miles

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

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

various corrosion on under side of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 143,658 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 143,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 140,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 138,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 132,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 129,798 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r inner wing corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2005 12,996 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

osr inner wing corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

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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C670 TGM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C670 TGM, 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 C670 TGM registered?

C670 TGM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C670 TGM safe to buy?

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