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Mercedes-Benz 420

White · Petrol · 1988 · 4,196 cc

SPS 455MOT history

SPS 455 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 11 Nov 1988. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 39,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
39,579 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
97 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPS 455
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
11 Nov 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPS 455 was last recorded at 39,579 miles on 19 May 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,395 miles · 17 Feb 2011
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
97 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,579 miles
  • 2011 – 39,395 miles
  • 2010 – 39,229 miles
  • 2008 – 38,669 miles
  • 2007 – 37,953 miles
  • 2006 – 37,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,579 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

7 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,579 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    577543981283
    • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion

  2. Pass39,395 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    126378541450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  3. Pass39,229 miles (+560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,229 miles
    Test number
    521033750037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  4. Pass38,669 miles (+716)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    224098358003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  5. Pass37,953 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,953 miles
    Test number
    544390557080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,622 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    544636966089
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre under inflated

  7. Pass37,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    661336066069
    • NoteN/s/r tyre under inflated

Questions about SPS 455

What vehicle is registration SPS 455 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPS 455 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 420 first used on 11 Nov 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 SPS 455 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPS 455 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPS 455?
The MOT on SPS 455 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPS 455 done?
SPS 455 was recorded at 39,579 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 97 miles a year.
Has SPS 455 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPS 455 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2006.
Has the mileage on SPS 455 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 SPS 455 find?
SPS 455 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody general corrosion.

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