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Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc

L15 GHWMOT history

L15 GHW is a blue and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz V first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,721 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GHW was last recorded at 134,721 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,636 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,085 miles
Average per year
2,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,721 miles
  • 2025 – 131,636 miles
  • 2024 – 128,744 miles
  • 2023 – 125,414 miles
  • 2022 – 122,591 miles
  • 2019 – 121,115 miles
  • 2018 – 118,418 miles
  • 2017 – 115,731 miles
  • 2016 – 112,591 miles
  • 2015 – 109,382 miles
  • 2011 – 107,794 miles
  • 2010 – 103,362 miles
  • 2009 – 96,574 miles
  • 2008 – 90,165 miles
  • 2007 – 84,820 miles
  • 2006 – 79,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,721 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,721 miles (+3,085)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,721 miles
    Test number
    412277303980
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  2. Pass131,636 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    822012743094
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Fail131,636 miles (+2,892)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    973771630294
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Pass128,744 miles (+3,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,744 miles
    Test number
    104195167323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,414 miles (+2,823)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,414 miles
    Test number
    889759663876
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,591 miles (+1,476)6 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,591 miles
    Test number
    330782428807
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under-body and front and rear suspension have been under-body sealed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main have been under-body sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner and outer sills corroded

  7. Pass121,115 miles (+2,697)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    933928952815
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under-vehicle in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  8. Pass118,418 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    788388999007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail118,323 miles (+2,592)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    261288477478
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,731 miles (+3,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    539397232722
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass112,591 miles (+3,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    170701481856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

  12. Fail109,382 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    489579965154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass109,382 miles (+1,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,382 miles
    Test number
    889349765171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass107,794 miles (+4,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,794 miles
    Test number
    378470011100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,362 miles (+6,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,362 miles
    Test number
    294026900411
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass96,574 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    943676109171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,165 miles (+5,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    681104118103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass84,820 miles (+4,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    284915017401
    • Note1.front brake pads low †2.corrosion on all brake discs †3.slight play in o/s front lower balljoint †4.rear brake discs poor on edges

  19. Pass79,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    163290036402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    451360036008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L15 GHW

Does L15 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 GHW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 GHW?
The MOT on L15 GHW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 GHW done?
L15 GHW was recorded at 134,721 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,726 miles a year.
Has L15 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GHW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 GHW 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 L15 GHW find?
L15 GHW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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