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Mercedes-Benz 420

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc

RNJ 44MOT history

RNJ 44 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 Jan 1988. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 34,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,997 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RNJ 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Jan 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RNJ 44 was last recorded at 34,997 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,925 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,072 miles
Average per year
223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,997 miles
  • 2025 – 33,925 miles
  • 2024 – 32,582 miles
  • 2023 – 31,949 miles
  • 2018 – 31,866 miles
  • 2017 – 31,655 miles
  • 2016 – 31,511 miles
  • 2015 – 31,448 miles
  • 2014 – 31,048 miles
  • 2013 – 30,991 miles
  • 2012 – 30,936 miles
  • 2011 – 30,876 miles
  • 2010 – 30,758 miles
  • 2009 – 30,696 miles
  • 2008 – 30,670 miles
  • 2007 – 30,571 miles
  • 2006 – 30,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,997 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,997 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,997 miles
    Test number
    761339592089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,925 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    711125698109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,582 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    268127443625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,949 miles (+83)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    521723374673
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass31,866 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    643640122165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,655 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,655 miles
    Test number
    709383547473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass31,511 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    230087897943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  8. Pass31,448 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    726703325270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,446 miles (+398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,446 miles
    Test number
    626309515298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  10. Pass31,048 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    307394034485
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass30,991 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    998715653296
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass30,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    115688822265
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  13. Fail30,936 miles (+60)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    917538922255
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  14. Pass30,876 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,876 miles
    Test number
    316559321405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,758 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    701177110270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,696 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,696 miles
    Test number
    492394729223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,670 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    130752038203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside

  18. Fail30,670 miles (+99)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    161396328225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside

  19. Pass30,571 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    121979827268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,552 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    120786036227
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Questions about RNJ 44

What vehicle is registration RNJ 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RNJ 44 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 1 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 RNJ 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RNJ 44 is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RNJ 44?
The MOT on RNJ 44 is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RNJ 44 done?
RNJ 44 was recorded at 34,997 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 223 miles a year.
Has RNJ 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RNJ 44 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on RNJ 44 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 RNJ 44 find?
RNJ 44 passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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