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D298 YNO

1987 Mercedes-benz 420

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 420100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,325 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underneath covered in heavy surface corrosion on Subframes/Axle/body & suspension components

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,323 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underneath covered in heavy surface corrosion on Subframes/Axle/body & suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,768 miles

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

exhaust system corroded, needs early attention.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,732 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 112,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 112,176 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 110,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 106,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 106,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,308 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,284 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 102,460 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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D298 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 D298 YNO, 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 39 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 D298 YNO registered?

D298 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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