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D661 YAU

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,716 mi
Last recorded181,716 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD661 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2006 181,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RADIATOR & FRONT BUMPER MOUNTINGS CORRODING, SLIGHT CORROPSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION REAR FIXING PONITS.CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER W/ARCH (13 CMS AWAY FROM STRESS POINT,HC ARE HIGH AT IDLE HAVE TO DO AT NAXT SPEED,UNDER BODY CORRODING IN PLACES.SLIGHT SQ

Pass 11 Aug 2006 181,716 miles

RADIATOR & FRONT BUMPER MOUNTINGS CORRODING, SLIGHT CORROPSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION REAR FIXING PONITS.CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER W/ARCH (13 CMS AWAY FROM STRESS POINT,HC ARE HIGH AT IDLE HAVE TO DO AT NAXT SPEED,UNDER BODY CORRODING IN PLACES.SLIGHT SQ

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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D661 YAU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D661 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D661 YAU registered?

D661 YAU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D661 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D661 YAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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