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YAW 85S

2013 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 85S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,550 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,088 miles

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

Exhaust rubber broke

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,475 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,295 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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YAW 85S is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAW 85S, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YAW 85S registered?

YAW 85S is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YAW 85S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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