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Mercedes-Benz 420

Silver · Petrol · 1986 · 4,196 cc

285 RMGMOT history

285 RMG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 7 Aug 1986. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
144,349 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
285 RMG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
7 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

285 RMG was last recorded at 144,349 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,202 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,349 miles
  • 2025 – 143,202 miles
  • 2024 – 142,106 miles
  • 2023 – 141,855 miles
  • 2022 – 141,430 miles
  • 2021 – 140,248 miles
  • 2020 – 139,845 miles
  • 2019 – 138,125 miles
  • 2018 – 135,110 miles
  • 2017 – 132,741 miles
  • 2015 – 131,197 miles
  • 2014 – 128,711 miles
  • 2013 – 126,135 miles
  • 2012 – 123,939 miles
  • 2011 – 122,238 miles
  • 2010 – 120,508 miles
  • 2009 – 118,873 miles
  • 2008 – 117,001 miles
  • 2007 – 114,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,349 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,349 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,349 miles
    Test number
    217608889324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,202 miles (+1,096)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,202 miles
    Test number
    200218222568
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,106 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,106 miles
    Test number
    543980957323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,100 miles (+245)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    686365265133
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,855 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,855 miles
    Test number
    661354856963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    726025755270
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire.

  7. Fail141,430 miles (+1,182)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,430 miles
    Test number
    762662181887
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire.

  8. Pass140,248 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    825412183901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,845 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    139,845 miles
    Test number
    805760253884
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass138,125 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,125 miles
    Test number
    143230941500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,117 miles (+3,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    774115549986
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,110 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    553818064886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,741 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,741 miles
    Test number
    160853568606
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass131,197 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,197 miles
    Test number
    112246419820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,711 miles (+2,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,711 miles
    Test number
    715314774258
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  16. Fail126,135 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,135 miles
    Test number
    455428273105
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass126,135 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,135 miles
    Test number
    575128573111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail123,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    306312772131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass123,939 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    316312372110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,238 miles (+1,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    209004671496
    • NoteDrivers seat has slightly worn runners

  21. Pass120,508 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    982629670148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,873 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    303202799021
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Fail118,873 miles (+1,872)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    851079789062
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  24. Pass117,001 miles (+2,279)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,001 miles
    Test number
    314582028029
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering slight play

  25. Pass114,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    753487217071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail114,722 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    791437317099
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 285 RMG

What vehicle is registration 285 RMG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 285 RMG on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 7 Aug 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 285 RMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 285 RMG is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 285 RMG?
The MOT on 285 RMG is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 285 RMG done?
285 RMG was recorded at 144,349 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has 285 RMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 285 RMG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 285 RMG 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 285 RMG find?
285 RMG passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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