1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F487 OYY
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 26/10/1988. Recorded mileage 140,741 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,741 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
F487 OYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 140,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F487 OYY Mileage History
- 22/09/2022139,286 mi
- 26/09/2023139,508 mi+222 mi
- 13/10/2023139,510 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/2024139,944 mi+434 mi
- 12/02/2026140,741 mi+797 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F487 OYY 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 (F487 OYY) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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