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D925 YLP

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,364 mi
Last recorded35,364 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD925 YLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 35,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 31,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 27,708 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2018 27,705 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 24,987 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 24,976 miles

Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

parking brake slow to release

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,196 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake linkage slow to release.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,831 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

parking brake slow to release

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,280 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs are very rusty

seriousley damaged marker against it

Pass 8 May 2007 22,926 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,645 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS A SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER AGAINST IT

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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D925 YLP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D925 YLP, 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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D925 YLP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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