1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F707 GRO
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1988. Recorded mileage 156,233 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4196cc
F707 GRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 156,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F707 GRO Mileage History
- 26/03/2022155,185 mi
- 04/05/2023155,455 mi+270 mi
- 12/04/2024155,740 mi+285 mi
- 25/04/2025155,987 mi+247 mi
- 13/05/2026156,233 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F707 GRO 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 (F707 GRO) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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