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C26 BEL

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,747 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,597 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,456 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 84,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

rear brake pads appear uneven, offside low?

Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

rear brake pads appear uneven, offside low?

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,614 miles

1x rear exhaust mount perished and almost split

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/front lower swivel dust cover split

very slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hose ferruls in very poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2006 74,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hose ferruls corroded and thin but not excessivly

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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C26 BEL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C26 BEL, 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 C26 BEL registered?

C26 BEL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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