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D94 YAP

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,564 mi
Last recorded72,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD94 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 72,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,858 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED / CRACKED / SPLIT SIDEWALLS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,715 miles

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 63,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,966 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,011 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 55,009 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,293 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 May 2008 44,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 44,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,966 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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D94 YAP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 D94 YAP, 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 39 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 D94 YAP registered?

D94 YAP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D94 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D94 YAP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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