Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · C1 VCX

C1 VCX

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1986. Recorded mileage 52,736 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 420
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 29/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
52,736 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
4196cc

C1 VCX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
  • 52,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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C1 VCX Mileage History

  1. 01/10/202148,073 mi
  2. 25/04/202350,476 mi+2,403 mi
  3. 18/03/202551,443 mi+967 mi
  4. 19/03/202551,452 mi+9 mi
  5. 30/03/202652,736 mi+1,284 mi

Average of roughly 1,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C1 VCX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (C1 VCX) between October 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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