MOT Status
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156,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension items corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle missing not attatched (7.1.2 (d))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
All suspension items corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust mount missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper under headlamp (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper under headlamp (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on dash
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
various exhaust rubber mounts perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres wearing on edges slightly
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust rubber split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
abs wiring insecure offside front
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?
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E615 YBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 E615 YBW, 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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E615 YBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 January 1988.
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