MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
osf chassis section coroded [underseal peeling off].wheel arch`s coroded .
slight cracking power steering belts! oil leak.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
osf chassis area coroding where protectioon peeled off. oil leaks.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
both front tyres bald on inner edges and starting to wear walls.
both front tyres bald on inner edges and starting to wear walls.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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