Mercedes

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V42 FHHMOT history

V42 FHH is a blue petrol Mercedes first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,515 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 FHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 FHH was last recorded at 97,515 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,421 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
5,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,515 miles
  • 2024 – 97,421 miles
  • 2023 – 94,298 miles
  • 2022 – 86,906 miles
  • 2021 – 83,181 miles
  • 2020 – 80,756 miles
  • 2019 – 71,180 miles
  • 2018 – 64,893 miles
  • 2017 – 57,835 miles
  • 2016 – 52,032 miles
  • 2015 – 42,539 miles
  • 2014 – 32,074 miles
  • 2013 – 32,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,515 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,515 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,515 miles
    Test number
    295246026693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,421 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    138529676078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,298 miles (+7,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    426943103662
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    773251361298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail86,906 miles (+3,725)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    768464169537
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass83,181 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    296600332898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,756 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    520835194003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail80,753 miles (+9,573)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    729399310737
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,180 miles (+6,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    582595441524
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass64,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    317871903177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail64,879 miles (+7,044)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    869404711921
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass57,835 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    156548118995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail57,827 miles (+5,795)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    375215136814
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass52,032 miles (+9,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    399481117946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass42,539 miles (+10,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    567296005167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass32,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,074 miles
    Test number
    976424314129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,074 miles (+34)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,074 miles
    Test number
    369133614116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass32,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,040 miles
    Test number
    568161013207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 FHH

Does V42 FHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 FHH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V42 FHH?
The MOT on V42 FHH is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 FHH done?
V42 FHH was recorded at 97,515 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,312 miles a year.
Has V42 FHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 FHH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 FHH 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 V42 FHH find?
V42 FHH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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