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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L8 FSDMOT history

L8 FSD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 10 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 218,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,443 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
14,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FSD was last recorded at 218,443 miles on 25 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2026: 218,443 miles, lower than 280,627 miles on 24 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
280,627 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Average per year
14,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,443 miles
  • 2025 – 280,627 miles
  • 2024 – 200,504 miles
  • 2023 – 187,942 miles
  • 2022 – 169,759 miles
  • 2021 – 148,123 miles
  • 2020 – 138,741 miles
  • 2019 – 114,429 miles
  • 2017 – 89,866 miles
  • 2016 – 79,140 miles
  • 2015 – 68,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,443 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRusty underside components.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,443 miles (-62,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,443 miles
    Test number
    901055324216
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty underside components.
  2. Pass280,627 miles (+80,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    280,627 miles
    Test number
    998334991735
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass200,504 miles (+12,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,504 miles
    Test number
    883869172178
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass187,942 miles (+18,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,942 miles
    Test number
    420574773742
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass169,759 miles (+21,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,759 miles
    Test number
    119633991079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,123 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,123 miles
    Test number
    578627071063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,741 miles (+24,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    807706786014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,429 miles (+24,563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    505425122202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,866 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    875592281177
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass79,140 miles (+10,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    311964868899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    719848488522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FSD

Does L8 FSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FSD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FSD?
The MOT on L8 FSD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FSD done?
L8 FSD was recorded at 218,443 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 14,488 miles a year.
Has L8 FSD ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 FSD has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 FSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 FSD find?
L8 FSD passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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