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A4 JMY

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,182 mi
Last recorded142,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 142,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 141,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2023 136,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 135,307 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 131,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 125,574 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced backing corroded (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,747 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,420 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 112,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine tick over to high in neutral

front number plate poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,619 miles

engine tick over to high in neutral

front number plate poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,421 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Offside head lamp cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,585 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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A4 JMY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A4 JMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A4 JMY?

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What year was A4 JMY registered?

A4 JMY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A4 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 JMY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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