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C4 GCJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,684 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,476 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 87,317 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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C4 GCJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C4 GCJ, 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 C4 GCJ registered?

C4 GCJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C4 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 GCJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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