Mercedes-Benz 420
Green · Petrol · 1986 · 4,196 cc
57 GDMOT history
57 GD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 11 Aug 1986. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 70,336 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,321 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 57 GD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 11 Aug 1986
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
57 GD was last recorded at 70,336 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,328 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,321 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,336 miles
- 2024 – 70,328 miles
- 2023 – 70,261 miles
- 2022 – 70,002 miles
- 2020 – 69,910 miles
- 2019 – 69,523 miles
- 2018 – 68,499 miles
- 2017 – 67,397 miles
- 2016 – 65,807 miles
- 2015 – 63,235 miles
- 2014 – 60,738 miles
- 2013 – 58,505 miles
- 2007 – 49,057 miles
- 2006 – 46,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,336 miles
- AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both outer brackets. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Wipers smearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,336 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 70,336 miles
- Test number
- 910726553871
- AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both outer brackets. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,328 miles (+67)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,328 miles
- Test number
- 982063213156
- DangerousOil leak being burnt in engine bay producing smoke and fumes
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation and is also heavily perished dated 18 years old (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper supports heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all dated 13 years old
Pass70,261 miles (+259)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 70,261 miles
- Test number
- 730883108107
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,002 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 70,002 miles
- Test number
- 392546701492
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,000 miles (+90)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,000 miles
- Test number
- 570456115101
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,910 miles (+387)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,910 miles
- Test number
- 460080970008
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass69,523 miles (+1,024)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 69,523 miles
- Test number
- 174246523222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,499 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 68,499 miles
- Test number
- 704065708984
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Fail68,498 miles (+1,101)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,498 miles
- Test number
- 976412261903
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass67,397 miles (+1,590)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 67,397 miles
- Test number
- 330901222974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,807 miles (+2,572)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 850568194428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge & cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has sidewall damage & cracking
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySill covers fitted, obscuring some underside components
Pass63,235 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 63,235 miles
- Test number
- 286766505065
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge and cracking on tread areas
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
- NoteOil leak
Fail63,233 miles (+2,495)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,233 miles
- Test number
- 938976805056
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge and cracking on tread areas
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,738 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,738 miles
- Test number
- 809782304092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres cracking at tread and sidewall areas.
Fail60,738 miles (+2,233)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,738 miles
- Test number
- 169532504478
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres cracking at tread and sidewall areas.
Pass58,505 miles (+9,448)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 58,505 miles
- Test number
- 607686013023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,057 miles (+3,001)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 49,057 miles
- Test number
- 614716657263
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,056 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 46,056 miles
- Test number
- 394676636419
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about 57 GD
- What vehicle is registration 57 GD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 57 GD on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 11 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 57 GD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 57 GD expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 57 GD?
- The MOT on 57 GD expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 57 GD done?
- 57 GD was recorded at 70,336 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
- Has 57 GD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 57 GD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on 57 GD 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 57 GD find?
- 57 GD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: all tyres over ten years old.; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear.; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both outer brackets., and 4 more.
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