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C1 VCX

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 VCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 51,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 50,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,996 miles

slightly play in idler arm bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,556 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 39,859 miles

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

coolant leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,859 miles

coolant leaking

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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C1 VCX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C1 VCX, 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 C1 VCX registered?

C1 VCX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 2 August 1986.

Is C1 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 VCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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