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E450 YTT

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,722 mi
Last recorded108,722 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 YTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 108,722 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Differential has a slight leak

Pass 4 May 2018 108,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine / gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,520 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine / gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,274 miles

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,473 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at suspention mounting (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust mount rubbers are perrished

Pass 20 May 2015 108,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,351 miles

slight corosion on rear sub frame

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corroison noted on nearside rear subframe mounting.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 102,519 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 100,454 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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E450 YTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E450 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

E450 YTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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