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1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Diesel · G441 XLK

G441 XLK

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 130,881 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 420
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,881 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 4.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
4196cc
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G441 XLK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
  • 130,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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G441 XLK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 10:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (G441 XLK) between September 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

G441 XLK Mileage History

  1. 01/09/2022120,798 mi
  2. 01/09/2022120,798 mi
  3. 01/05/2026130,881 mi+10,083 mi

Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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