1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · G736 APL
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 75,867 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G736 APL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 75,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G736 APL 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 (G736 APL) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
G736 APL Mileage History
- 07/07/202274,679 mi
- 29/06/202375,188 mi+509 mi
- 20/08/202475,403 mi+215 mi
- 20/08/202475,403 mi
- 10/07/202675,867 mi+464 mi
Average of roughly 296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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