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E93 LYY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,524 mi
Last recorded180,524 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE93 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 180,524 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 180,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear suspension low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 177,113 miles

osf chassis section coroded [underseal peeling off].wheel arch`s coroded .

slight cracking power steering belts! oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 173,856 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 173,754 miles

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

osf chassis area coroding where protectioon peeled off. oil leaks.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 169,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and starting to wear walls.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 169,583 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and starting to wear walls.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 165,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 165,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 161,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight oil leak from sterring box

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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E93 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E93 LYY, 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 E93 LYY registered?

E93 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E93 LYY safe to buy?

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