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F569 YJW

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

202,745 mi
Last recorded202,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 202,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 202,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 202,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW- CENTRE SECTION

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 202,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW- CENTRE SECTION

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 202,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 202,286 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 202,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise hand brake travel

Fail 15 May 2019 202,228 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advise hand brake travel

Pass 16 May 2018 201,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

under the car has been heavily undersealed imc brake metal pipes etc

Fail 11 May 2018 201,817 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch repair is only tack welded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch repaired inadequatly not seam welded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalks missing both sides (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

under the car has been heavily undersealed imc brake metal pipes etc

Fail 14 Apr 2018 201,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load REAR SEAT BELT STAALKS MISSING (5.2.4a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

UNDER THE CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 200,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 200,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch(as chalked) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (as chalked) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill(as chalked) (5.2.6)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 each wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 200,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 200,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 196,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 196,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 193,942 miles

both rear lamp lenses darkened

front brake discs corroded and warped

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses darkened

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear suspension bump rubber damaged

o/s rear suspension arem stopper welded

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 193,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear lamp lenses darkened

n/s and o/s front indicator lenses darkened

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear suspension bump rubber damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 188,410 miles

steering idler noisey on near side front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 187,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 184,954 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 184,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 182,165 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 182,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2008 179,612 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 179,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 174,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 174,340 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 168,265 miles

offside handbrake lower effort

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2006 168,255 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside handbrake lower effort to nearside

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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F569 YJW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 F569 YJW, 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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F569 YJW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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