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CDE 435V

1979 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 420102,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 435V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 139,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2014 138,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak- radiator??

Corrosion offside front chassis rail

Neutral idle speed high

Noisy dry joint, nearside steering linkage

Various assorted corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,147 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

near side and off side outer sill corroding

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

weld repairs to both inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2012 138,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

near side and off side outer sill corroding

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

off side rear inner sill corroded

weld repairs to both inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2011 438,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/sdiscs corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes 20%

steering sounds very dry and creaking

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis behind wheels

Fail 10 Jan 2011 438,005 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/sdiscs corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes 20%

steering sounds very dry and creaking

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis behind wheels

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,077 miles

all four tyrs are perished in outer side wall, suggest attention soon.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 133,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Please be advised that the off side rear tyre is perished in side walls.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 133,610 miles

Please be advised that the off side rear tyre is perished in side walls.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 129,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,372 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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CDE 435V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 102,497 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 CDE 435V, 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 47 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 CDE 435V registered?

CDE 435V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 August 1979.

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The MOT history for CDE 435V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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