1979 Mercedes 420 4.5L Petrol · CDE 435V
1979 Mercedes 420 (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1979. Recorded mileage 139,085 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 420
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 4520cc
CDE 435V Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 139,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CDE 435V Mileage History
- 08/06/2006129,372 mi
- 04/07/2007129,883 mi+511 mi
- 07/07/2008133,610 mi+3,727 mi
- 07/07/2008133,610 mi
- 07/07/2009136,077 mi+2,467 mi
- 10/01/2011438,005 mi+301,928 mi
- 11/01/2011438,005 mi
- 05/07/2012138,145 mi-299,860 mi
- 06/07/2012138,147 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/2014138,321 mi+174 mi
- 10/08/2021139,085 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 640 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CDE 435V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes 420 (CDE 435V) between June 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside 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)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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