MERCEDES-BENZ 420 D11DPS has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 420 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 47,544 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 15:39.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

D11DPS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH MARCH 202747,544 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 202526TH MARCH 202646,638 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 202420TH MARCH 202545,673 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 202320TH MARCH 202444,809 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 202219TH MARCH 202343,152 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 202243,152 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202119TH MARCH 202242,341 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 202026TH MAY 202142,123 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 202042,123 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH APRIL 201924TH OCTOBER 202041,572 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 201824TH APRIL 201940,813 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 201724TH APRIL 201839,998 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED4TH APRIL 201739,998 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED21ST APRIL 201624TH APRIL 201738,522 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Both Tyres Aged
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED5TH APRIL 201638,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Both Tyres Aged
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH APRIL 201524TH APRIL 201636,788 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Are Aged
FAILED9TH APRIL 201536,788 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Are Aged
PASSED10TH APRIL 201424TH APRIL 201535,375 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED24TH APRIL 201324TH APRIL 201433,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 201332,415 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 201232,415 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
PASSED19TH APRIL 201124TH APRIL 201231,097 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 201024TH APRIL 201129,564 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 200924TH APRIL 201028,268 MI
FAILED6TH APRIL 200928,262 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200824TH APRIL 200927,293 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 200724TH APRIL 200826,182 MI
FAILED16TH APRIL 200726,088 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  4. FAIL - Centre Front Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Pivot Point Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1g)
  10. USER ENTERED - Parking Brake Warning Lamp Not Working
PASSED19TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 200724,913 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D11DPS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

D11DPS MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

D11DPS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 47,544 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,219 miles

D11DPS FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 420 with registration D11DPS was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 4.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 47,544 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 1,219 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 420 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D11DPS has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 420 has had 18 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz 420 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does D11DPS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 D11DPS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D11DPS Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 D11DPS does have Tax. Read more

When does D11DPS Tax expire?

The current Tax for D11DPS will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D11DPS MOT expire?

The current MOT for D11DPS will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th March 2027. Read more

When did D11DPS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D11DPS was on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 15:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D11DPS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for D11DPS we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D11DPS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for D11DPS we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has D11DPS done?

The odometer reading for D11DPS at the last MOT in March 2026 was 47,544 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,219 miles per year. Read more

How old is D11DPS?

The vehicle D11DPS was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st January 1987. Read more

What colour is D11DPS?

The official colour of D11DPS is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does D11DPS have?

D11DPS has a 4.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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