1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F366 EWL
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 91,968 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F366 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 91,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F366 EWL 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F366 EWL) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced w”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))”.
F366 EWL Mileage History
- 03/07/202388,940 mi
- 05/07/202388,942 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202490,506 mi+1,564 mi
- 29/10/202490,517 mi+11 mi
- 11/11/202591,968 mi+1,451 mi
Average of roughly 1,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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