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Mercedes-Benz 420

Silver · Petrol · 1986 · 4,196 cc

EM 5429MOT history

EM 5429 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 1986. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
114,397 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EM 5429
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

EM 5429 was last recorded at 114,397 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2011: 100,755 miles, lower than 133,002 miles on 19 Jan 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,165 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,397 miles
  • 2022 – 114,165 miles
  • 2021 – 114,128 miles
  • 2019 – 112,620 miles
  • 2018 – 111,209 miles
  • 2017 – 110,115 miles
  • 2016 – 107,614 miles
  • 2015 – 104,129 miles
  • 2014 – 102,899 miles
  • 2013 – 102,520 miles
  • 2012 – 101,942 miles
  • 2011 – 100,755 miles
  • 2008 – 99,947 miles
  • 2007 – 99,837 miles
  • 2006 – 98,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on outer sill

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,397 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    336122196681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on outer sill

  2. Fail114,165 miles (+37)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    281447979579
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,128 miles (+1,508)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    283996007260
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting upper box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing lower forward box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor upper floor pan areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing upper section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer under floor corner section corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber coupling small splits

  4. Pass112,620 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    260753194098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail112,609 miles (+1,400)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    553896923914
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass111,209 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,209 miles
    Test number
    601845065508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has age related perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has age related perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail111,209 miles (+1,094)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,209 miles
    Test number
    423039388329
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has age related perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has age related perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass110,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    456021623690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

  9. Fail110,115 miles (+2,501)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    483941799204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

  10. Pass107,614 miles (+3,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    276033941126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  11. Pass104,129 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,129 miles
    Test number
    118183255129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,118 miles (+1,219)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    897907745190
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass102,899 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    127227734449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,520 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    906961573165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,942 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,942 miles
    Test number
    957861082158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,755 miles (-32,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,755 miles
    Test number
    977910721333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,002 miles (+33,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    269779811013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,947 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    932766848016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  19. Fail99,947 miles (+110)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    602255348041
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  20. Pass99,837 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    992795347074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    634903456026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about EM 5429

What vehicle is registration EM 5429 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EM 5429 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 1986. 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 EM 5429 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EM 5429 expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EM 5429?
The MOT on EM 5429 expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EM 5429 done?
EM 5429 was recorded at 114,397 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 897 miles a year.
Has EM 5429 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EM 5429 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on EM 5429 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on EM 5429 find?
EM 5429 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear corrosion on outer sill.

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