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D55 YLT

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 127,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number late showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded main fuel hoses and pipe,s corroded ()

Offside Front o/s front brake binding

little reserve travel in hand brake

n/s o/s front lower sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,994 miles

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

both n/s o/s outer lower sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,653 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,490 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes slight corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes rusty

rusty areas

Fail 9 Feb 2012 125,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes rusty

rusty areas

Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rusty patchs on under side

Pass 26 Jan 2010
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,187 miles

rusty areas underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,003 miles

both outter sills rusty around jacking points!

n/s/f chassis rusty

rear fuel lines rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2007 121,894 miles

both outer sills rust spots

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2007 121,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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D55 YLT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D55 YLT, 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 D55 YLT registered?

D55 YLT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D55 YLT safe to buy?

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