1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 4.2L Petrol · J216 HMX
1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1992. Recorded mileage 129,099 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 420
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 4196cc
J216 HMX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 129,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J216 HMX Mileage History
- 31/08/2023129,092 mi
- 31/08/2023129,092 mi
- 15/01/2025129,099 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J216 HMX MOT History
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 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (J216 HMX) between August 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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