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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 3,939 cc

448 KRTMOT history

448 KRT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 31 Dec 1982. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,926 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
448 KRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,939 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
31 Dec 1982
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

448 KRT was last recorded at 55,926 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,919 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,926 miles
  • 2022 – 55,919 miles
  • 2019 – 55,636 miles
  • 2018 – 55,564 miles
  • 2017 – 55,469 miles
  • 2015 – 55,315 miles
  • 2014 – 55,236 miles
  • 2011 – 55,059 miles
  • 2010 – 54,427 miles
  • 2009 – 54,005 miles
  • 2008 – 53,491 miles
  • 2007 – 52,757 miles
  • 2006 – 51,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes by fuel filter/pump perished

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.

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,926 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,926 miles
    Test number
    810983449235
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes by fuel filter/pump perished

  2. Fail55,926 miles (+7)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,926 miles
    Test number
    566203546540
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes by fuel filter/pump perished

  3. Pass55,919 miles (+283)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    151982678366
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass55,636 miles (+72)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,636 miles
    Test number
    208093966032
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,564 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,564 miles
    Test number
    183136083816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,469 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    421043309020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass55,315 miles (+79)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    888634805240
    • NoteO/s/f bottom balljoint boot slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

  8. Pass55,236 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    336426554136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,059 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    847334471106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,427 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    772601260175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,005 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,005 miles
    Test number
    163793149173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,491 miles (+734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,491 miles
    Test number
    574375908118
    • NoteOsf lower swival joint rubber split

  13. Pass52,757 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    242585817419
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDust cover on ball joint split

  14. Fail52,757 miles (+981)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    540393817101
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDust cover on o/s/f ball joint split

  15. Pass51,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    920084816170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 448 KRT

What vehicle is registration 448 KRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 448 KRT on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 31 Dec 1982. 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 448 KRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 448 KRT is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 448 KRT?
The MOT on 448 KRT is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 448 KRT done?
448 KRT was recorded at 55,926 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 207 miles a year.
Has 448 KRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 448 KRT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 448 KRT 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 448 KRT find?
448 KRT passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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