Mercedes-Benz Viano
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L3 CSRMOT history
L3 CSR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 24 of 28 MOT tests, with 331,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 331,938 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 24 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 17,093 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CSR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Viano
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CSR was last recorded at 331,938 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 323,166 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,772 miles
- Average per year
- 17,093 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 331,938 miles
- 2025 – 323,166 miles
- 2024 – 317,404 miles
- 2023 – 296,321 miles
- 2022 – 280,987 miles
- 2019 – 277,944 miles
- 2018 – 268,167 miles
- 2017 – 256,022 miles
- 2016 – 214,458 miles
- 2015 – 155,095 miles
- 2014 – 121,696 miles
- 2013 – 108,755 miles
- 2012 – 94,537 miles
- 2011 – 82,823 miles
- 2010 – 55,815 miles
- 2009 – 35,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass331,938 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass331,938 miles (+8,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 331,938 miles
- Test number
- 412277808045
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass323,166 miles (+5,762)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 323,166 miles
- Test number
- 727279286839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass317,404 miles (+14,811)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 317,404 miles
- Test number
- 758892001361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass302,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 302,593 miles
- Test number
- 425790594827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail302,564 miles (+467)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,564 miles
- Test number
- 997995167341
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass302,097 miles (+5,776)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 302,097 miles
- Test number
- 824737773626
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass296,321 miles (+15,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 296,321 miles
- Test number
- 435268796202
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass280,987 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 280,987 miles
- Test number
- 436671754973
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail280,987 miles (+3,043)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,987 miles
- Test number
- 488300117057
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both x 2 (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive susp arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass277,944 miles (+9,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 277,944 miles
- Test number
- 251381936749
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass268,167 miles (+62)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 268,167 miles
- Test number
- 298176639528
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail268,105 miles (+12,083)2 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,105 miles
- Test number
- 237770332705
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Pass256,022 miles (+41,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 256,022 miles
- Test number
- 619632630413
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass214,458 miles (+59,363)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 214,458 miles
- Test number
- 364943818099
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySlight fuel under the vehicle
Pass155,095 miles (+33,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 155,095 miles
- Test number
- 387024495112
- 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)
Pass121,696 miles (+3,700)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 121,696 miles
- Test number
- 595236994136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,996 miles (+9,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 117,996 miles
- Test number
- 285580644136
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass108,755 miles (+3,476)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 108,755 miles
- Test number
- 208833193191
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail105,279 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,279 miles
- Test number
- 218417503166
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass105,279 miles (+10,742)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 105,279 miles
- Test number
- 578877703181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,537 miles (+3,851)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 94,537 miles
- Test number
- 767483872147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,686 miles (+7,863)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,686 miles
- Test number
- 707947602170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,823 miles (+7,835)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 82,823 miles
- Test number
- 518009981281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,988 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,988 miles
- Test number
- 765029151152
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,253 miles (+16,438)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 72,253 miles
- Test number
- 706643201104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,815 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 55,815 miles
- Test number
- 261608650482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,405 miles (+14,355)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,405 miles
- Test number
- 141269310458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,050 miles
- Test number
- 590340359152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 CSR
- Does L3 CSR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CSR is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CSR?
- The MOT on L3 CSR is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 CSR done?
- L3 CSR was recorded at 331,938 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 17,093 miles a year.
- Has L3 CSR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CSR has failed 4 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 CSR 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 L3 CSR find?
- L3 CSR passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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