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Mercedes-Benz 420

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 4,196 cc

FSS 500MOT history

FSS 500 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,337 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSS 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSS 500 was last recorded at 86,337 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,335 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,337 miles
  • 2025 – 86,335 miles
  • 2024 – 85,793 miles
  • 2023 – 85,322 miles
  • 2022 – 85,252 miles
  • 2021 – 85,145 miles
  • 2020 – 84,937 miles
  • 2019 – 84,750 miles
  • 2018 – 84,610 miles
  • 2017 – 84,228 miles
  • 2016 – 83,504 miles
  • 2015 – 82,367 miles
  • 2014 – 82,029 miles
  • 2013 – 81,667 miles
  • 2012 – 81,055 miles
  • 2011 – 80,243 miles
  • 2010 – 79,450 miles
  • 2009 – 78,893 miles
  • 2008 – 77,976 miles
  • 2007 – 76,846 miles
  • 2006 – 75,519 miles
  • 2005 – 73,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,337 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,337 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    793533819671
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass86,335 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    739997973940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,793 miles (+471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    875278849284
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,322 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    946732541854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,297 miles (+45)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    345485231964
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass85,252 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    777925930858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,145 miles (+208)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    873226874807
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,937 miles (+187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    962586554349
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass84,750 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    604948189391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass84,610 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    217480123734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail84,607 miles (+379)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,607 miles
    Test number
    145488247632
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass84,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    796788924233
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to crack but not showing ply or cords

  13. Fail84,228 miles (+724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    160717995757
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to crack but not showing ply or cords

  14. Pass83,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    119198561520
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light innoperative
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from automatic transmission

  15. Fail83,504 miles (+1,137)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    848441977552
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light innoperative
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from automatic transmission

  16. Pass82,367 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,367 miles
    Test number
    555023075178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail82,355 miles (+326)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    227006865471
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass82,029 miles (+362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    387253184106
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront subframe, all bushes deteriorated

  19. Pass81,667 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    477449883176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass81,055 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    528451472172
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass80,243 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,243 miles
    Test number
    836399861155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box

  22. Fail80,240 miles (+790)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    157281961149
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box

  23. Pass79,450 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    982170090101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail79,446 miles (+553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    970626480181
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass78,893 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    542403689157
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Fail78,870 miles (+894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    630792989144
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  27. Pass77,976 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    852405058106
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  28. Fail77,975 miles (+1,129)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    251564958401
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass76,846 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    793994367193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  30. Pass75,519 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,519 miles
    Test number
    341656666168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass73,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    580316265103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSS 500

What vehicle is registration FSS 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSS 500 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Aug 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 FSS 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSS 500 is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSS 500?
The MOT on FSS 500 is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSS 500 done?
FSS 500 was recorded at 86,337 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 603 miles a year.
Has FSS 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSS 500 has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on FSS 500 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 FSS 500 find?
FSS 500 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box has seepage.

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