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C97 APY

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,344 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,987 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,753 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 74,751 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,375 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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C97 APY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C97 APY, 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

How do I check the history of C97 APY?

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What year was C97 APY registered?

C97 APY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C97 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 APY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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