1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F734 MNN
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 106,659 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F734 MNN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 106,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F734 MNN 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 (F734 MNN) between August 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
F734 MNN Mileage History
- 05/08/200580,568 mi
- 11/12/200684,943 mi+4,375 mi
- 16/03/200995,053 mi+10,110 mi
- 16/03/200995,053 mi
- 24/04/201297,203 mi+2,150 mi
- 22/01/201397,207 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/201397,210 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/201497,293 mi+83 mi
- 19/02/2015103,123 mi+5,830 mi
- 28/03/2015103,358 mi+235 mi
- 01/05/2015103,395 mi+37 mi
- 03/05/2016104,154 mi+759 mi
- 13/05/2017104,943 mi+789 mi
- 10/05/2018105,108 mi+165 mi
- 10/05/2019105,730 mi+622 mi
- 23/07/2020105,877 mi+147 mi
- 12/07/2021106,065 mi+188 mi
- 03/10/2022106,407 mi+342 mi
- 23/10/2023106,536 mi+129 mi
- 07/07/2025106,659 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 1,310 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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