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YLZ 1389

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

304,668 mi
Last recorded304,668 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 1389
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 304,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 302,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced air bellow mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced air bellow mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipework at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

windscreen washers just meet requirement

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YLZ 1389 is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YLZ 1389 registered?

YLZ 1389 is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is YLZ 1389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 1389 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLZ 1389 have outstanding finance?

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