1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F284 EGC
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 111,835 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F284 EGC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 111,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F284 EGC Mileage History
- 01/06/200689,374 mi
- 04/06/200792,797 mi+3,423 mi
- 05/06/200897,739 mi+4,942 mi
- 22/05/2009103,163 mi+5,424 mi
- 26/05/2010105,032 mi+1,869 mi
- 26/05/2011105,794 mi+762 mi
- 02/07/2012106,579 mi+785 mi
- 02/07/2012106,579 mi
- 25/06/2013107,103 mi+524 mi
- 10/06/2014108,091 mi+988 mi
- 24/06/2015109,087 mi+996 mi
- 08/08/2016109,283 mi+196 mi
- 25/07/2017109,428 mi+145 mi
- 08/08/2018109,741 mi+313 mi
- 01/08/2019109,911 mi+170 mi
- 24/07/2020110,118 mi+207 mi
- 06/08/2021110,264 mi+146 mi
- 11/08/2022110,294 mi+30 mi
- 14/07/2023110,357 mi+63 mi
- 06/08/2024111,447 mi+1,090 mi
- 07/08/2025111,737 mi+290 mi
- 04/08/2026111,835 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 1,113 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
F284 EGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F284 EGC) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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