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YCU 898T

1990 Mercedes-benz 450

Green Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,037 mi
Last recorded121,037 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 45083,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCU 898T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,037 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panels near shocker fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

advanced corrosion on both front chassis rails

welding repairs underside front and rear

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis rails near anti roll bar fixings both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion on underside and inner wheel arch offside rear

corroding on both front chassis rails under wheel arches

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion on underside and inner wheel arch offside rear

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion on under side and bodywork

steering box leaking slightly

surface corrosion on steering ,brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,028 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded under all wheel arches on body work

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

welding repairs to underside front and rear

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,028 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded under all wheel arches on body work

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

welding repairs to underside front and rear

Pass 16 Oct 2013 121,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

genral condition of underside is corroding

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

welding repairs to front chassis both sides

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advanced corrosion on fuel pipes and hoses and fuel pump

corroded on front inner flitch panels behind headlamp fixing

front brake back plates

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

welding repairs to front chassis both sides

Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,978 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advanced corrosion near rear anti roll bar fixing brakets both sides

exstensive welding repairs to underside inner wheel arches and chassis legs

genral condition of vehicle under side is corroding

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 119,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 118,800 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 123,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 121,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 118,340 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 118,340 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 294
brake binding 289
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Headlamp aim too low 199
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YCU 898T is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 in Green with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 450 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 450 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCU 898T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 450 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YCU 898T is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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