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Mercedes-Benz 420

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 4,196 cc

D31 OROMOT history

D31 ORO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 6 Jan 1987. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
54,216 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D31 ORO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
6 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D31 ORO was last recorded at 54,216 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2015: 52,318 miles, lower than 53,102 miles on 6 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,215 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,216 miles
  • 2023 – 54,100 miles
  • 2022 – 54,059 miles
  • 2021 – 53,919 miles
  • 2020 – 53,915 miles
  • 2019 – 53,739 miles
  • 2018 – 53,605 miles
  • 2017 – 53,553 miles
  • 2015 – 53,411 miles
  • 2014 – 53,102 miles
  • 2013 – 52,787 miles
  • 2012 – 50,697 miles
  • 2011 – 50,440 miles
  • 2010 – 49,285 miles
  • 2009 – 48,454 miles
  • 2008 – 48,217 miles
  • 2007 – 47,811 miles
  • 2006 – 47,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,216 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (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.

  • Front outer sill panels corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,216 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    461694519425
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,215 miles (+115)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    162920351476
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,100 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    304400979712
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ballance pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass54,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    945899132198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,059 miles (+140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    621263999829
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,919 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    276288060588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,915 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    916544987988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,739 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    501248254751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,605 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    736685354698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,553 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    251642608013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    628277083371
    • AdvisoryFront outer sill panels corroded both sides

  12. Fail53,411 miles (+98)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    523272075289
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront outer sill panels corroded both sides

  13. Pass53,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    457452205062
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail52,318 miles (-784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    125092705056
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass53,102 miles (+315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    147176404413
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,787 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    859055503079
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,697 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    688000012012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,440 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,440 miles
    Test number
    875761311005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    373592410068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,285 miles (+831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    754642310040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass48,454 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    350007209064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,217 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    751264908057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,811 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,811 miles
    Test number
    794818307089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    521846106054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D31 ORO

Does D31 ORO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D31 ORO expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D31 ORO?
The MOT on D31 ORO expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D31 ORO done?
D31 ORO was recorded at 54,216 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 344 miles a year.
Has D31 ORO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D31 ORO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on D31 ORO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D31 ORO find?
D31 ORO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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