1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · F888 BAT
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1989. Recorded mileage 98,336 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 4196cc
F888 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 98,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F888 BAT Mileage History
- 24/03/202296,067 mi
- 17/03/202397,247 mi+1,180 mi
- 25/04/202497,602 mi+355 mi
- 24/04/202597,995 mi+393 mi
- 28/04/202698,336 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F888 BAT 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (F888 BAT) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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