
Mercedes-Benz 412 D
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,874 cc
X779 EMJMOT history
X779 EMJ is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz 412 D first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 196,675 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X779 EMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 412 D
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X779 EMJ was last recorded at 196,675 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Oct 2010: 139,840 miles, lower than 187,596 miles on 27 Oct 2009.
- 24 Oct 2011: 146 miles, lower than 139,840 miles on 18 Oct 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,340 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,335 miles
- Average per year
- 3,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,675 miles
- 2024 – 194,340 miles
- 2022 – 187,700 miles
- 2021 – 184,632 miles
- 2020 – 182,728 miles
- 2019 – 181,140 miles
- 2018 – 176,285 miles
- 2017 – 171,799 miles
- 2016 – 167,118 miles
- 2015 – 162,981 miles
- 2014 – 158,352 miles
- 2013 – 154,745 miles
- 2012 – 151,358 miles
- 2011 – 146 miles
- 2010 – 139,840 miles
- 2009 – 187,596 miles
- 2008 – 134,065 miles
- 2007 – 134,057 miles
- 2006 – 132,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,675 miles (+2,335)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 196,675 miles
- Test number
- 191963003970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,340 miles (+6,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,340 miles
- Test number
- 866113854426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 187,700 miles
- Test number
- 172020442565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,700 miles (+3,068)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,700 miles
- Test number
- 901282747763
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,632 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 184,632 miles
- Test number
- 359942133924
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,728 miles (+1,588)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 182,728 miles
- Test number
- 271773291283
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,140 miles (+4,855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 181,140 miles
- Test number
- 922322124247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass176,285 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 176,285 miles
- Test number
- 460263903234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,285 miles (+4,486)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,285 miles
- Test number
- 840363312848
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,799 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 171,799 miles
- Test number
- 219608068381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass167,118 miles (+4,137)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 167,118 miles
- Test number
- 245058833705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,981 miles (+4,629)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 162,981 miles
- Test number
- 919631402920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,352 miles (+3,607)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 158,352 miles
- Test number
- 678187694206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,745 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 154,745 miles
- Test number
- 329824193232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,358 miles (+151,212)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 151,358 miles
- Test number
- 375588692270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146 miles (-139,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 146 miles
- Test number
- 606937191277
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass139,840 miles (-47,756)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 139,840 miles
- Test number
- 502411990261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,596 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 187,596 miles
- Test number
- 210680509379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail187,596 miles (+53,531)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,596 miles
- Test number
- 663750009307
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,065 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 134,065 miles
- Test number
- 341545768179
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail134,057 miles9 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,057 miles
- Test number
- 102207067144
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass134,057 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 134,057 miles
- Test number
- 811187267162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 132,698 miles
- Test number
- 391628556137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X779 EMJ
- Does X779 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 EMJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X779 EMJ?
- The MOT on X779 EMJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X779 EMJ done?
- X779 EMJ was recorded at 196,675 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
- Has X779 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X779 EMJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on X779 EMJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X779 EMJ find?
- X779 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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