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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1987 · 4,196 cc

D1 GCFMOT history

D1 GCF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,001 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 GCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
31 Dec 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 GCF was last recorded at 132,001 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,994 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,001 miles
  • 2025 – 130,530 miles
  • 2024 – 128,440 miles
  • 2023 – 127,002 miles
  • 2022 – 126,819 miles
  • 2021 – 126,615 miles
  • 2020 – 124,477 miles
  • 2019 – 120,741 miles
  • 2018 – 116,644 miles
  • 2017 – 113,075 miles
  • 2016 – 109,280 miles
  • 2015 – 106,586 miles
  • 2014 – 100,163 miles
  • 2013 – 98,299 miles
  • 2012 – 97,997 miles
  • 2010 – 97,996 miles
  • 2009 – 97,757 miles
  • 2008 – 97,415 miles
  • 2007 – 97,035 miles
  • 2006 – 96,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,001 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    500938609673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,994 miles (+1,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,994 miles
    Test number
    279105173881
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,530 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    768990305681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,440 miles (+139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    330252225796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail128,301 miles (+1,299)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    938432833917
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass127,002 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,002 miles
    Test number
    846902615391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,819 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    338313952999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,615 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    325112561837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,477 miles (+3,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,477 miles
    Test number
    898145881039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,741 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,741 miles
    Test number
    319309160714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    138236601644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,644 miles (+3,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,644 miles
    Test number
    135395080219
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass113,075 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,075 miles
    Test number
    192863278039
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,280 miles (+2,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,280 miles
    Test number
    202883250484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass106,586 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    117575465041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,163 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    315863964027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,299 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,299 miles
    Test number
    149992523169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,997 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    867890682125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust both corroded
    • NoteEngine sump slightly corroded
    • NoteHalf of both front washer jets not spraying

  19. Fail97,997 miles (+1)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    527067072161
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust both corroded
    • NoteEngine sump slightly corroded

  20. Pass97,996 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    273822870258
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine sump pan corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

  21. Fail97,994 miles (+237)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    534335460287
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine sump pan corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

  22. Pass97,757 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,757 miles
    Test number
    400417839217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail97,755 miles (+340)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,755 miles
    Test number
    910232539266
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass97,415 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    411055338288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded

  25. Fail97,414 miles (+379)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    111732038215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded

  26. Pass97,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    903054937253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,035 miles (+813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    301834137486
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  28. Pass96,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    352285336285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about D1 GCF

Does D1 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 GCF is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 GCF?
The MOT on D1 GCF is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 GCF done?
D1 GCF was recorded at 132,001 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
Has D1 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 GCF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on D1 GCF 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 D1 GCF find?
D1 GCF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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