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F918 JNX

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 JNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,036 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 83,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,422 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,101 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear left tyre need replacing soon.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear left tyre need replacing soon.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,756 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,476 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 3 Aug 2006 73,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre approaching legal tread depth

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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F918 JNX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F918 JNX, 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

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What year was F918 JNX registered?

F918 JNX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F918 JNX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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