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N795 YUX

1996 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 114,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 114,307 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2008 110,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 110,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,347 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 106,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N795 YUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N795 YUX, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N795 YUX registered?

N795 YUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N795 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N795 YUX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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