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Mercedes-Benz 420

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 4,196 cc

852 RDEMOT history

852 RDE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,295 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
852 RDE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

852 RDE was last recorded at 88,295 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,172 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,295 miles
  • 2024 – 88,172 miles
  • 2022 – 88,163 miles
  • 2018 – 87,531 miles
  • 2016 – 85,657 miles
  • 2014 – 85,508 miles
  • 2012 – 85,436 miles
  • 2008 – 84,559 miles
  • 2007 – 83,892 miles
  • 2005 – 82,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,295 miles

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.

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust box rubber mounts are deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,295 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    236066470051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    317538228830
    • 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))

  3. Fail88,172 miles (+9)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    510150106667
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre section hanging rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    271104085411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,163 miles (+632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    791203366760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass87,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    150408913108
    • AdvisoryOil leak From engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak From rear differential

  7. Fail87,531 miles (+1,874)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    746114321003
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisoryOil leak From engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak From rear differential

  8. Pass85,657 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    315178436552
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber mounts are deteriorated

  9. Fail85,657 miles (+149)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    756367489836
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber mounts are deteriorated

  10. Pass85,508 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    747598044208
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail85,508 miles (+72)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    979635644285
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass85,436 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    527463532265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass84,559 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    552330078043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight brake bind on nearside rear brake

  14. Fail84,559 miles (+667)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    102690978071
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight brake bind on nearside rear brake

  15. Pass83,892 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    190795107436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    82,221 miles
    Test number
    200741235240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 852 RDE

What vehicle is registration 852 RDE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 852 RDE on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 31 Dec 1987. 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 852 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 852 RDE expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 852 RDE?
The MOT on 852 RDE expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 852 RDE done?
852 RDE was recorded at 88,295 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 303 miles a year.
Has 852 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 852 RDE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on 852 RDE 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 852 RDE find?
852 RDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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