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F155 YUB

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Brown Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,801 mi
Last recorded64,801 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 YUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 64,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 63,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blade slight detoriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 42,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F155 YUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Brown with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F155 YUB, 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 F155 YUB registered?

F155 YUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F155 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F155 YUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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