1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F227 CKJ
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 168,315 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4196cc
F227 CKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 168,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F227 CKJ Mileage History
- 09/08/2023146,785 mi
- 14/08/2024155,197 mi+8,412 mi
- 14/08/2024155,197 mi
- 22/08/2025161,239 mi+6,042 mi
- 02/09/2026168,315 mi+7,076 mi
Average of roughly 7,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F227 CKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F227 CKJ) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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