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G271 YLT

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,231 mi
Last recorded171,231 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 171,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 165,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 163,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 163,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 163,889 miles

cover sills fitted

exhaust rusty

offide rear brake slight bind

steering box damp

Fail 23 Oct 2014 163,889 miles

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

cover sills fitted

exhaust rusty

offide rear brake slight bind

steering box damp

Pass 25 Oct 2013 163,816 miles

coversills fitted

exhaust rusty

offside rear brake binding

steering box damp

Pass 31 Oct 2012 163,760 miles

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

steering box damp

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,603 miles

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

plastic cover sills

power steering box damp

Pass 15 Oct 2010 163,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 163,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 162,421 miles

Front right wiper blade is split but not affecting the cleaning of the screen.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 160,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 160,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 158,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 154,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 150,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 150,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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G271 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 133,525 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 G271 YLT, 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 36 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 G271 YLT registered?

G271 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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