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F22 YFY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 78,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,170 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe, rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,054 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2016 77,144 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 24 May 2016 77,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,843 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight dampness around steering box area

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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F22 YFY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F22 YFY, 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 F22 YFY registered?

F22 YFY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is F22 YFY safe to buy?

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