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55 YXU

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 121,381 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 121,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,183 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,388 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,245 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 112,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,853 miles

Slight movement in near side front top suspension arm rear bush

Pass 11 Aug 2007 102,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,893 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 94,893 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 93,522 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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55 YXU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 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 55 YXU, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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55 YXU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 11 March 1989.

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