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Mercedes-Benz 420

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc

FLP 23MOT history

FLP 23 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 29 Sept 1988. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
119,910 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FLP 23
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
29 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

FLP 23 was last recorded at 119,910 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,535 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,910 miles
  • 2023 – 119,535 miles
  • 2022 – 119,337 miles
  • 2018 – 119,309 miles
  • 2017 – 119,067 miles
  • 2012 – 118,874 miles
  • 2011 – 118,649 miles
  • 2010 – 118,536 miles
  • 2009 – 118,469 miles
  • 2008 – 117,887 miles
  • 2007 – 117,583 miles
  • 2006 – 115,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,910 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,910 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    182134028593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,535 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    945338747741
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,535 miles (+198)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    255046137627
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    774210595138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,337 miles (+28)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    552903798705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass119,309 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    123087093166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass119,067 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,067 miles
    Test number
    465732869781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,874 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    436429322393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,649 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,649 miles
    Test number
    868861011292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,536 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    631811690111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,469 miles (+582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    823235989193
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass117,887 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,887 miles
    Test number
    224694548167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,583 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    411324847134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    583833926131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FLP 23

What vehicle is registration FLP 23 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FLP 23 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 29 Sept 1988. 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 FLP 23 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FLP 23 expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FLP 23?
The MOT on FLP 23 expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FLP 23 done?
FLP 23 was recorded at 119,910 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 218 miles a year.
Has FLP 23 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FLP 23 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on FLP 23 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 FLP 23 find?
FLP 23 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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