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Mercedes-Benz 500

Silver · Petrol · 1986 · 4,973 cc

1242 DDMOT history

1242 DD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 May 1986. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 211,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
211,488 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1242 DD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 May 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1242 DD was last recorded at 211,488 miles on 22 May 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2013: 192,791 miles, lower than 234,031 miles on 24 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
211,337 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
1,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,488 miles
  • 2025 – 211,337 miles
  • 2024 – 211,309 miles
  • 2023 – 211,250 miles
  • 2022 – 210,971 miles
  • 2021 – 210,700 miles
  • 2020 – 209,923 miles
  • 2019 – 208,028 miles
  • 2018 – 205,617 miles
  • 2017 – 203,023 miles
  • 2016 – 200,343 miles
  • 2015 – 198,018 miles
  • 2014 – 196,296 miles
  • 2013 – 192,791 miles
  • 2012 – 234,031 miles
  • 2011 – 188,172 miles
  • 2010 – 186,303 miles
  • 2009 – 185,464 miles
  • 2008 – 183,385 miles
  • 2007 – 182,155 miles
  • 2006 – 179,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,488 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    211,488 miles
    Test number
    747279460015
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass211,337 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    211,337 miles
    Test number
    802717757947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    211,309 miles
    Test number
    311247946566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,309 miles (+59)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,309 miles
    Test number
    228712754376
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass211,250 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    211,250 miles
    Test number
    721772073941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    210,971 miles
    Test number
    136058648768
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail210,971 miles (+271)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,971 miles
    Test number
    971876312888
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,700 miles (+777)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    210,700 miles
    Test number
    854036452627
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass209,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    209,923 miles
    Test number
    805350652110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail209,923 miles (+1,895)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,923 miles
    Test number
    546277840971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass208,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    208,028 miles
    Test number
    570934512336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail208,028 miles (+2,411)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,028 miles
    Test number
    526117111410
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass205,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    205,617 miles
    Test number
    358723318273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail205,617 miles (+2,594)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,617 miles
    Test number
    742507235175
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass203,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    203,023 miles
    Test number
    651602304852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail234,031 miles (+33,688)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,031 miles
    Test number
    695588134131
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountig (7.1.1)

  17. Pass200,343 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    200,343 miles
    Test number
    799433723560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass198,018 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    198,018 miles
    Test number
    455087005172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass196,296 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    196,296 miles
    Test number
    138132304159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass192,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    192,791 miles
    Test number
    206916813460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail192,791 miles (-41,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,791 miles
    Test number
    525372513153
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass234,031 miles (+45,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    234,031 miles
    Test number
    777144112125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass188,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    188,172 miles
    Test number
    139576211144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail188,172 miles (+1,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,172 miles
    Test number
    847586411138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Fail186,303 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,303 miles
    Test number
    260549010166
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  26. Pass186,303 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    186,303 miles
    Test number
    744729710182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass185,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    185,464 miles
    Test number
    221873019427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail185,464 miles (+2,079)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,464 miles
    Test number
    302583919152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass183,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    201236818195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail183,385 miles (+1,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    124215518199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass182,155 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    182,155 miles
    Test number
    700223517188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass179,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    179,681 miles
    Test number
    350119206160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1242 DD

What vehicle is registration 1242 DD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1242 DD on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 1 May 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1242 DD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1242 DD is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1242 DD?
The MOT on 1242 DD is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1242 DD done?
1242 DD was recorded at 211,488 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,583 miles a year.
Has 1242 DD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1242 DD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1242 DD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1242 DD find?
1242 DD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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