CarVerify

Free Car Check

300 HYB

1989 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 420104,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration300 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 96,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 96,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 96,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2019 96,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,532 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,008 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,529 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
Full Mercedes-benz 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

300 HYB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 104,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 300 HYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 300 HYB?

You can check the full history of 300 HYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 300 HYB registered?

300 HYB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is 300 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 HYB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 300 HYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 300 HYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.