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1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 4204.2L Petrol

WAD 278

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ 420 (1988, Petrol, 4196cc) — mileage recorded at 35,879. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 35,879
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 4196cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Jul 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (WAD 278) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2021 to July 2025, with 3 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 3 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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