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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

L5 ECPMOT history

L5 ECP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 213,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
213,958 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ECP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ECP was last recorded at 213,958 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,347 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,611 miles
Average per year
13,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,958 miles
  • 2025 – 210,347 miles
  • 2024 – 198,172 miles
  • 2023 – 183,668 miles
  • 2022 – 172,285 miles
  • 2021 – 159,439 miles
  • 2020 – 149,949 miles
  • 2019 – 137,545 miles
  • 2018 – 120,079 miles
  • 2017 – 106,568 miles
  • 2016 – 85,406 miles
  • 2015 – 67,969 miles
  • 2014 – 50,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,958 miles (+3,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    213,958 miles
    Test number
    839278719099
    • 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass210,347 miles (+12,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    210,347 miles
    Test number
    358987995544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass198,172 miles (+14,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    157364264646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass183,668 miles (+11,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    183,668 miles
    Test number
    416131923327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,285 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,285 miles
    Test number
    125163667353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,439 miles (+9,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,439 miles
    Test number
    600929177151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
  7. Pass149,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    257542010866
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail149,949 miles (+12,404)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    973290856708
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass137,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,545 miles
    Test number
    384514354380
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail137,545 miles (+17,466)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,545 miles
    Test number
    978949322517
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass120,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    791365556108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail120,074 miles (+13,506)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,074 miles
    Test number
    820478905056
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass106,568 miles (+21,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    187472375518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,406 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    618885865771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,302 miles (+17,333)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    398462682640
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass67,969 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    305638885123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,731 miles (+17,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    218041685151
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  18. Pass50,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    128248074181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,544 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    225948174411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L5 ECP

Does L5 ECP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ECP is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ECP?
The MOT on L5 ECP is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ECP done?
L5 ECP was recorded at 213,958 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 13,655 miles a year.
Has L5 ECP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ECP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 ECP 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 L5 ECP find?
L5 ECP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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