MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
rusty patchs on under side
rusty areas underneath
both outter sills rusty around jacking points!
n/s/f chassis rusty
rear fuel lines rusty
both outer sills rust spots
o/s/f lower ball joint slight play
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?
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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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