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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · D3 SFC

D3 SFC

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 71,626 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/03/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
4196cc

D3 SFC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
  • 71,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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D3 SFC Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202271,375 mi
  2. 07/03/202271,375 mi
  3. 21/03/202371,503 mi+128 mi
  4. 26/03/202471,626 mi+123 mi

Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

D3 SFC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (D3 SFC) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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