Mercedes

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,874 cc

L6 VOLMOT history

L6 VOL is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 2,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
2,089 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 VOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 VOL was last recorded at 2,089 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 1,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2022: 293 miles, lower than 62,339 miles on 17 Mar 2022.

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
374 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 2,089 miles
  • 2023 – 374 miles
  • 2022 – 293 miles
  • 2019 – 61,769 miles
  • 2018 – 61,007 miles
  • 2012 – 58,898 miles
  • 2011 – 55,798 miles
  • 2010 – 51,971 miles
  • 2009 – 47,102 miles
  • 2008 – 41,432 miles
  • 2007 – 35,114 miles
  • 2006 – 29,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brakes in need of a service

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    2,089 miles
    Test number
    667216144654
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail2,089 miles (+1,715)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,089 miles
    Test number
    710208204734
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass374 miles (+81)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    374 miles
    Test number
    853199297012
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass293 miles (-62,046)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    293 miles
    Test number
    505549617633
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass62,339 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,339 miles
    Test number
    444518985459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,769 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    351166337106
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes in need of a service
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail61,769 miles4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    841902928335
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes in need of a service
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,009 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,009 km
    Test number
    450890024039
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount split

  9. Fail61,007 miles (+2,109)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    500369422692
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount split
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly perished

  10. Pass58,898 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,898 miles
    Test number
    296703822032
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,798 miles (+3,827)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    408213431033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s front indicator lense cracked

  12. Pass51,971 miles (+4,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    982500040022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass47,102 miles (+5,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    621110949016
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,432 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    173831558092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,114 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,114 miles
    Test number
    233838757068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    512123396026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 VOL

Does L6 VOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 VOL expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 VOL?
The MOT on L6 VOL expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 VOL done?
L6 VOL was recorded at 2,089 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
Has L6 VOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 VOL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 VOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 VOL find?
L6 VOL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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