1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F244 AON
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 118,182 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F244 AON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 118,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F244 AON 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 (F244 AON) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
F244 AON Mileage History
- 14/09/2022113,012 mi
- 13/09/2023115,222 mi+2,210 mi
- 19/09/2024117,165 mi+1,943 mi
- 04/09/2025118,178 mi+1,013 mi
- 30/09/2025118,182 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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