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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass196,675 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 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.

  1. Pass196,675 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,675 miles
    Test number
    191963003970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. Pass167,118 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,118 miles
    Test number
    245058833705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,981 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,981 miles
    Test number
    919631402920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass154,745 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,745 miles
    Test number
    329824193232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,358 miles (+151,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    375588692270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass139,840 miles (-47,756)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    139,840 miles
    Test number
    502411990261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass134,057 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    811187267162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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