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RNJ 44

1988 Mercedes-benz 420

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,997 mi
Last recorded34,997 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 420101,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 44
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 34,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrish

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 31,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,048 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,936 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 15 Aug 2012 30,936 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,670 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,670 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,552 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

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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RNJ 44 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RNJ 44, 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 RNJ 44?

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What year was RNJ 44 registered?

RNJ 44 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is RNJ 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNJ 44 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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