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Mercedes-Benz 420

Black · Petrol · 1987 · 4,197 cc

SKV 1MOT history

SKV 1 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,214 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SKV 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,197 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
30 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SKV 1 was last recorded at 101,214 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,797 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,417 miles
Average per year
1,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,214 miles
  • 2024 – 99,797 miles
  • 2023 – 97,420 miles
  • 2022 – 95,727 miles
  • 2021 – 93,920 miles
  • 2020 – 92,621 miles
  • 2019 – 91,205 miles
  • 2018 – 89,586 miles
  • 2017 – 88,273 miles
  • 2016 – 86,994 miles
  • 2015 – 84,618 miles
  • 2014 – 83,682 miles
  • 2013 – 80,899 miles
  • 2012 – 78,808 miles
  • 2011 – 76,357 miles
  • 2010 – 74,558 miles
  • 2009 – 72,457 miles
  • 2008 – 70,105 miles
  • 2007 – 68,063 miles
  • 2006 – 66,058 miles
  • 2005 – 64,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,214 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,214 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    602843382352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    523890929672
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,797 miles (+2,377)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    700782502607
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    624514221591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,420 miles (+1,693)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    281137928621
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,727 miles (+1,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    707017409175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,920 miles
    Test number
    620072067495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,920 miles (+1,299)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,920 miles
    Test number
    745601883323
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,621 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    603493351703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,205 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    685440587881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    454262790690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,586 miles (+1,313)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    615053821474
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,273 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    115447611992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass86,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    655087878934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,994 miles (+2,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    281120287043
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass84,618 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    798219680592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,682 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    675197614338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    519797513331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,899 miles (+2,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    796306613311
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass78,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    617453212324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail78,808 miles (+2,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    209963712373
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,357 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    419081311372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass74,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    372126310353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail74,558 miles (+2,101)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,558 miles
    Test number
    631845510320
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass72,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    652324819383
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail72,457 miles (+2,352)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    654404719334
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass70,105 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    132055818351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass68,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    843450517342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail68,063 miles (+2,005)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    983449507386
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass66,058 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    302596796427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    171651895238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SKV 1

What vehicle is registration SKV 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SKV 1 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 30 Jan 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 SKV 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SKV 1 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SKV 1?
The MOT on SKV 1 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SKV 1 done?
SKV 1 was recorded at 101,214 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
Has SKV 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SKV 1 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on SKV 1 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 SKV 1 find?
SKV 1 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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