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Mercedes-Benz 420

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 4,196 cc

6485 MFMOT history

6485 MF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 3 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,749 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6485 MF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
3 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6485 MF was last recorded at 148,749 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,529 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,749 miles
  • 2025 – 148,529 miles
  • 2024 – 148,058 miles
  • 2023 – 146,694 miles
  • 2022 – 145,740 miles
  • 2020 – 145,495 miles
  • 2019 – 145,359 miles
  • 2018 – 145,244 miles
  • 2017 – 144,488 miles
  • 2016 – 143,744 miles
  • 2015 – 143,322 miles
  • 2014 – 142,911 miles
  • 2013 – 142,419 miles
  • 2012 – 142,133 miles
  • 2011 – 140,160 miles
  • 2010 – 139,764 miles
  • 2008 – 139,471 miles
  • 2007 – 139,286 miles
  • 2006 – 139,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,749 miles (+220)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    229873233973
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,529 miles (+471)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    700822968912
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,058 miles (+1,364)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,058 miles
    Test number
    253335654905
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass146,694 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,694 miles
    Test number
    552428428466
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail146,694 miles (+954)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,694 miles
    Test number
    971364169336
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass145,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,740 miles
    Test number
    436082765911
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail145,740 miles (+245)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,740 miles
    Test number
    643032874757
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass145,495 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    510527344780
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  9. Pass145,359 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    362885534082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,244 miles (+756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    789189104654
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  11. Pass144,488 miles (+744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,488 miles
    Test number
    266034508338
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass143,744 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,744 miles
    Test number
    529440306030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,322 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    143,322 miles
    Test number
    906263615017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,911 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,911 miles
    Test number
    105335814408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,419 miles (+286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    142,419 miles
    Test number
    539481723020
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  16. Pass142,133 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    776820622066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass140,160 miles (+396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    736824621025
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly

  18. Pass139,764 miles (+293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    480967120045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass139,471 miles (+185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,471 miles
    Test number
    490359048233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass139,286 miles (+194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,286 miles
    Test number
    683942747295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass139,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    142503226296
    • NoteFront brake hoses ferrules becoming thin

  22. Fail139,092 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    254883126212
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront brake hoses ferrules becoming thin

Questions about 6485 MF

What vehicle is registration 6485 MF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6485 MF on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 3 Aug 1990. 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 6485 MF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6485 MF is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6485 MF?
The MOT on 6485 MF is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6485 MF done?
6485 MF was recorded at 148,749 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 478 miles a year.
Has 6485 MF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6485 MF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 6485 MF 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 6485 MF find?
6485 MF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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