1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · XHM 1
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 145,193 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XHM 1 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 145,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XHM 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (XHM 1) between March 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
XHM 1 Mileage History
- 01/03/200686,923 mi
- 08/03/200790,178 mi+3,255 mi
- 07/03/200891,547 mi+1,369 mi
- 24/05/2010100,313 mi+8,766 mi
- 25/05/2010100,313 mi
- 20/04/2011107,961 mi+7,648 mi
- 04/04/2012119,341 mi+11,380 mi
- 29/04/2013130,824 mi+11,483 mi
- 29/04/2013130,824 mi
- 21/05/2014132,830 mi+2,006 mi
- 05/05/2015134,992 mi+2,162 mi
- 21/04/2016138,637 mi+3,645 mi
- 21/04/2016138,637 mi
- 14/11/2017143,428 mi+4,791 mi
- 11/12/2020145,183 mi+1,755 mi
- 23/02/2022145,189 mi+6 mi
- 11/04/2024145,193 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,217 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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