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Mercedes-Benz 420

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 4,196 cc

77 RNMOT history

77 RN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 46,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
46,552 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
77 RN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

77 RN was last recorded at 46,552 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,516 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,552 miles
  • 2023 – 46,516 miles
  • 2022 – 46,461 miles
  • 2020 – 46,051 miles
  • 2013 – 45,810 miles
  • 2012 – 45,729 miles
  • 2010 – 45,387 miles
  • 2008 – 44,877 miles
  • 2007 – 44,508 miles
  • 2006 – 44,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46,552 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46,552 miles (+36)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,552 miles
    Test number
    466301695170
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass46,516 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,516 miles
    Test number
    350917670352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,461 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    494512109601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,051 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    899423625064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,810 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,810 miles
    Test number
    339130993480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,729 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    209927822265
    • NoteOff side & near side sill jacking points are rusting front & rear
  7. Fail45,729 miles (+342)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    905803622256
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteOff side & near side sill jacking points are rusting front & rear
  8. Pass45,387 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    521249420289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    420369858250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,877 miles (+369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,877 miles
    Test number
    692563358289
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  11. Pass44,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    644150137294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,508 miles (+313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,508 miles
    Test number
    791715927259
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass44,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    851719826234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,195 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    754408126278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about 77 RN

What vehicle is registration 77 RN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 RN on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 1989. 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 77 RN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 77 RN expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 77 RN?
The MOT on 77 RN expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 77 RN done?
77 RN was recorded at 46,552 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 130 miles a year.
Has 77 RN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 RN has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 77 RN 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 77 RN find?
77 RN failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front wheel bearing has slight play both.

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