1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F796 BUA
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 100,780 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F796 BUA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 100,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F796 BUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F796 BUA) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
F796 BUA Mileage History
- 04/05/2023100,775 mi
- 09/05/2023100,780 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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