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F141 HNJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,328 miles

Front play throughout steering linkage

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,951 miles

Front play throughout steering

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,476 miles

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

play throughout steering

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,356 miles

Front general play throughout steering

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,252 miles

slight play throughout steering gear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 107,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,898 miles

N/S/ WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 105,618 miles

engine oil leak.

front number plate cracked.

steering damper oil contaminated.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,434 miles

front registration plate cracked.

oil leak from engine

steering box leaking.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 100,707 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F141 HNJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 F141 HNJ, 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 F141 HNJ registered?

F141 HNJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F141 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F141 HNJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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