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White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,299 cc

M223 MDVMOT history

M223 MDV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Motor Caravan first used on 4 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
97,104 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 MDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M223 MDV was last recorded at 97,104 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,089 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,104 miles
  • 2023 – 97,089 miles
  • 2022 – 95,137 miles
  • 2021 – 94,523 miles
  • 2020 – 94,347 miles
  • 2019 – 92,966 miles
  • 2017 – 92,814 miles
  • 2015 – 92,195 miles
  • 2014 – 92,080 miles
  • 2013 – 90,944 miles
  • 2012 – 88,048 miles
  • 2011 – 86,688 miles
  • 2010 – 84,327 miles
  • 2009 – 83,171 miles
  • 2008 – 81,892 miles
  • 2007 – 78,082 miles
  • 2006 – 74,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,104 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,104 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    275632878895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass97,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    688666147084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail97,089 miles (+1,952)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    837765486226
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass95,137 miles (+614)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    940288409714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass94,523 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    552185941286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,518 miles (+171)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    410050034524
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass94,347 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    384727962299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail94,344 miles (+1,378)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,344 miles
    Test number
    362522599287
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working, reflector loose. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass92,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,966 miles
    Test number
    926648088566
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail92,966 miles (+152)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,966 miles
    Test number
    312124049008
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake also binding (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s cab step underside corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear body/chassis underfloor subframe corroded through at rear bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass92,814 miles (+619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    160617464739
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

  12. Pass92,195 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    481647452605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,141 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,141 miles
    Test number
    185941005298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    728285864208
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,080 miles (+1,136)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    728592564224
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,944 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,944 miles
    Test number
    765280363219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral vehicle corrosion
    • NoteInner edges of front brake discs corroded

  17. Fail90,944 miles (+2,896)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,944 miles
    Test number
    388569253421
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral vehicle corrosion
    • NoteInner edges of front brake discs corroded

  18. Pass88,048 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    389066272458
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteOff side and near side front seat belts retraction slow

  19. Fail88,048 miles (+1,360)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    296096872216
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteOff side and near side front seat belts retraction slow

  20. Pass86,688 miles (+2,361)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    317105661431
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  21. Pass84,327 miles (+1,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,327 miles
    Test number
    422916760283
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass83,171 miles (+1,279)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,171 miles
    Test number
    730574069254
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  23. Pass81,892 miles (+3,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    674164078225
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass78,082 miles (+3,381)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,082 miles
    Test number
    234157357290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront baulk head rusty

  25. Pass74,701 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    302339766416
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake balance poor

  26. Fail74,701 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    340998266452
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear hub wet?

Questions about M223 MDV

Does M223 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M223 MDV expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M223 MDV?
The MOT on M223 MDV expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M223 MDV done?
M223 MDV was recorded at 97,104 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has M223 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 MDV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on M223 MDV 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 M223 MDV find?
M223 MDV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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