MOT Status
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92,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
handbrake cables slightly corroded
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)
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)
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
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 .
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?
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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?
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