1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F304 JTN
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 87,271 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F304 JTN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 87,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F304 JTN Mileage History
- 26/04/200674,858 mi
- 21/05/200775,031 mi+173 mi
- 27/01/200975,067 mi+36 mi
- 21/05/201075,205 mi+138 mi
- 06/06/201175,373 mi+168 mi
- 14/08/201275,718 mi+345 mi
- 08/07/201376,434 mi+716 mi
- 06/08/201479,594 mi+3,160 mi
- 10/07/201581,148 mi+1,554 mi
- 30/07/201681,620 mi+472 mi
- 14/06/201781,920 mi+300 mi
- 22/05/201883,330 mi+1,410 mi
- 19/06/201985,331 mi+2,001 mi
- 28/10/202086,345 mi+1,014 mi
- 08/09/202186,485 mi+140 mi
- 23/08/202286,823 mi+338 mi
- 12/09/202387,011 mi+188 mi
- 07/08/202487,057 mi+46 mi
- 01/08/202587,228 mi+171 mi
- 04/08/202687,271 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 612 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
F304 JTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F304 JTN) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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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