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E615 YBW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE615 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 156,859 miles

All suspension items corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 156,850 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,276 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 156,180 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 156,129 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 10 Sep 2018 155,348 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2017 155,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 153,134 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 153,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 151,093 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 151,091 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

various exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,289 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 150,287 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 148,470 miles

All tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 144,255 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 23 Dec 2011 134,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 125,980 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 121,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 116,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,027 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 108,520 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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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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What year was E615 YBW registered?

E615 YBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 15 January 1988.

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