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500 YAL

2008 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,912 mi
Last recorded111,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration500 YAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 111,912 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 108,949 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 105,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,571 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,965 miles

Front both fog light inop

brake pedal anti slip worn

wind screen stone chip zone a

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 93,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 88,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,558 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2017 78,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner shoulder worn inner.

Pass 10 May 2016 66,251 miles

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 58,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,386 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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500 YAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 500 YAL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 500 YAL registered?

500 YAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is 500 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 YAL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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