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E450 YMB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 YMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,485 miles

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))

Rear N/S & O/S Corrosion present at inner wheel arch end seams. Fore and aft.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake cables slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 92,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,453 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 89,453 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 88,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 88,464 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight dampness on steering damper , †slight lift n/s/f bottom ball joint .

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres side walls perished

front no. plate damaged

nearside front tyre slght wear outer edge

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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E450 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 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 E450 YMB, 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 38 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 E450 YMB registered?

E450 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E450 YMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E450 YMB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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