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H897 YCD

1990 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,958 mi
Last recorded148,958 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 420133,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 148,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,037 miles

Front Bumper corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,072 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 143,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play on both front and os rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 140,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,985 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 117,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 104,545 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,312 miles

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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H897 YCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H897 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H897 YCD registered?

H897 YCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 28 August 1990.

Is H897 YCD safe to buy?

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