1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F496 JFK
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1989. Recorded mileage 65,894 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F496 JFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 65,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F496 JFK Mileage History
- 28/09/202265,111 mi
- 16/05/202465,527 mi+416 mi
- 16/05/202465,527 mi
- 02/04/202665,894 mi+367 mi
- 07/04/202665,894 mi
Average of roughly 222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F496 JFK 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F496 JFK) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”.
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