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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 4,196 cc

650 PLMOT history

650 PL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,605 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
650 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

650 PL was last recorded at 127,605 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,579 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
1,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,605 miles
  • 2025 – 126,579 miles
  • 2024 – 125,249 miles
  • 2023 – 123,969 miles
  • 2022 – 120,810 miles
  • 2021 – 117,378 miles
  • 2020 – 116,075 miles
  • 2019 – 114,950 miles
  • 2018 – 112,795 miles
  • 2017 – 109,327 miles
  • 2016 – 107,100 miles
  • 2015 – 102,801 miles
  • 2014 – 100,945 miles
  • 2013 – 98,440 miles
  • 2012 – 97,833 miles
  • 2011 – 97,428 miles
  • 2010 – 96,464 miles
  • 2009 – 93,842 miles
  • 2008 – 91,985 miles
  • 2007 – 91,727 miles
  • 2006 – 90,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,605 miles
    Test number
    654581624421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,605 miles (+1,026)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,605 miles
    Test number
    402461042351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass126,579 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,579 miles
    Test number
    808653719436
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,249 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,249 miles
    Test number
    674748883090
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,969 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    777298548759
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,810 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,810 miles
    Test number
    546882203938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass117,378 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,378 miles
    Test number
    355400585845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,075 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    614053883266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    910007051883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail114,950 miles (+2,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    849174604151
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,795 miles
    Test number
    811138953449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,795 miles (+3,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,795 miles
    Test number
    297660362100
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  13. Pass109,327 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,327 miles
    Test number
    651301791904
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust rubber mountings getting weak.

  14. Pass107,100 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    639262754501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,801 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    107959095045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

  16. Pass102,801 miles (+1,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    376539495014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

  17. Pass100,945 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    915512124134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,440 miles (+607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    849159343143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,833 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    466661052165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,428 miles (+964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,428 miles
    Test number
    117285141123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass96,464 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    491377840155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass93,842 miles (+1,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    324963939174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass91,985 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    374038728145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass91,727 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    281237857489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass90,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,677 miles
    Test number
    202427256125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 650 PL

What vehicle is registration 650 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 650 PL on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Dec 1992. 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 650 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 650 PL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 650 PL?
The MOT on 650 PL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 650 PL done?
650 PL was recorded at 127,605 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
Has 650 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 650 PL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 650 PL 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 650 PL find?
650 PL passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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