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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc

20 BVMOT history

20 BV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 BV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 BV was last recorded at 92,032 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,660 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,032 miles
  • 2025 – 91,660 miles
  • 2023 – 91,269 miles
  • 2021 – 89,908 miles
  • 2020 – 89,189 miles
  • 2019 – 88,417 miles
  • 2018 – 87,862 miles
  • 2017 – 86,932 miles
  • 2016 – 84,812 miles
  • 2014 – 84,797 miles
  • 2012 – 84,769 miles
  • 2011 – 84,765 miles
  • 2009 – 84,725 miles
  • 2008 – 84,376 miles
  • 2007 – 84,039 miles
  • 2006 – 83,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,032 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,032 miles (+372)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    109458423286
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    610472426877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,660 miles (+391)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    261503927658
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,269 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,269 miles
    Test number
    150908070477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,908 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    602888055022
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail89,883 miles (+694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    908446254606
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass89,189 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    956959199914
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass88,417 miles (+555)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    854751830672
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,862 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,862 miles
    Test number
    589284901930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,932 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    840237645166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,812 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    889366486093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    618305104246
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail84,797 miles (+28)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    126808494109
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass84,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    596331832174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,769 miles (+4)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    768180832142
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Fail84,765 miles (+12)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    776955971101
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

  17. Fail84,753 miles (+28)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,753 miles
    Test number
    199184791005
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass84,725 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    964127899285
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass84,376 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    692328998279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass84,039 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    983734107378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,027 miles (+698)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    790685987250
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass83,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    370106296235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 BV

What vehicle is registration 20 BV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 BV on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 20 BV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 BV is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 BV?
The MOT on 20 BV is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 BV done?
20 BV was recorded at 92,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 448 miles a year.
Has 20 BV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 BV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 20 BV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 20 BV find?
20 BV passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; oil leak, but not excessive.

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