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89 JN

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,636 mi
Last recorded154,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 JN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,636 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 154,374 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing next to top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 154,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.27% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing next to top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 154,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

the windsreen has a very small chip in the near side lower corner

Pass 30 May 2019 153,928 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Mar 2018 153,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 152,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section of (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 152,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer section of (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 151,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 151,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 150,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 150,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 147,408 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 147,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 144,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 144,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 141,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 138,889 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
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89 JN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 101,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 89 JN, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 89 JN registered?

89 JN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is 89 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 JN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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