Mercedes-Benz 420
Green · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc
POT 602MOT history
POT 602 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 21 Jan 1988. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 78,666 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- POT 602
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 21 Jan 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
POT 602 was last recorded at 78,666 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,662 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,666 miles
- 2025 – 78,662 miles
- 2022 – 77,926 miles
- 2020 – 77,908 miles
- 2019 – 77,633 miles
- 2018 – 76,615 miles
- 2017 – 75,421 miles
- 2016 – 74,525 miles
- 2015 – 73,073 miles
- 2014 – 72,823 miles
- 2013 – 70,587 miles
- 2012 – 68,749 miles
- 2011 – 66,826 miles
- 2010 – 65,246 miles
- 2009 – 64,095 miles
- 2008 – 61,457 miles
- 2007 – 59,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,666 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,666 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 78,666 miles
- Test number
- 334683289871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,662 miles (+736)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 78,662 miles
- Test number
- 944114233825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,926 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,926 miles
- Test number
- 382068565775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,908 miles (+275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2021
- Odometer
- 77,908 miles
- Test number
- 748748655282
- AdvisoryEngine Oil Low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,633 miles (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,633 miles
- Test number
- 451391463446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,615 miles (+1,194)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,615 miles
- Test number
- 224016540428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,421 miles (+896)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,421 miles
- Test number
- 512825866713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,525 miles (+1,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 74,525 miles
- Test number
- 132032011007
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,073 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 73,073 miles
- Test number
- 525517545090
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail73,073 miles (+250)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,073 miles
- Test number
- 818884845046
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail72,823 miles (+1,050)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,823 miles
- Test number
- 818220644377
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,773 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 71,773 miles
- Test number
- 298377304142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,587 miles
- Test number
- 287683113269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,587 miles (+1,838)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,587 miles
- Test number
- 845021813251
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass68,749 miles (+37)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,749 miles
- Test number
- 265933542108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteEngine and gearbox oil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall
Fail68,712 miles (+1,886)15 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,712 miles
- Test number
- 897685132151
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteEngine and gearbox oil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall
Pass66,826 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,826 miles
- Test number
- 377191311106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,825 miles (+1,579)12 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,825 miles
- Test number
- 845639601158
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeater fan keeps going on and off all the time
- NoteOffside front tyre wall damaged
Pass65,246 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,246 miles
- Test number
- 824159710151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,245 miles (+1,150)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,245 miles
- Test number
- 463207710167
- FailureFront Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOil leaking from engine
Fail64,095 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,095 miles
- Test number
- 403911039297
- Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass64,095 miles (+2,638)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,095 miles
- Test number
- 831541039206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,457 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,457 miles
- Test number
- 242566538119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre wall
Fail61,457 miles (+17)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,457 miles
- Test number
- 312906938157
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSlight damage to n/s/f tyre wall
Fail61,440 miles (+20)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,440 miles
- Test number
- 771202628139
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCut in offside front tyre
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteOsside rear lamp cracked
Fail61,420 miles (+2,101)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,420 miles
- Test number
- 511900328188
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass59,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 59,319 miles
- Test number
- 994743417116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,319 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,319 miles
- Test number
- 940343817146
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about POT 602
- What vehicle is registration POT 602 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show POT 602 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 21 Jan 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 POT 602 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POT 602 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on POT 602?
- The MOT on POT 602 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has POT 602 done?
- POT 602 was recorded at 78,666 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,022 miles a year.
- Has POT 602 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. POT 602 has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on POT 602 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 POT 602 find?
- POT 602 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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