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Mercedes-Benz V

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

R71 EWVMOT history

R71 EWV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz V first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
143,870 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 EWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 EWV was last recorded at 143,870 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 4,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,435 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,435 miles
Average per year
4,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,870 miles
  • 2024 – 139,435 miles
  • 2023 – 137,899 miles
  • 2022 – 136,142 miles
  • 2020 – 132,439 miles
  • 2019 – 130,858 miles
  • 2018 – 129,188 miles
  • 2017 – 127,575 miles
  • 2016 – 124,983 miles
  • 2015 – 124,945 miles
  • 2014 – 119,333 miles
  • 2013 – 102,608 miles
  • 2012 – 88,487 miles
  • 2010 – 75,520 miles
  • 2009 – 72,410 miles
  • 2008 – 65,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,870 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,870 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,870 miles
    Test number
    373094364456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,435 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,435 miles
    Test number
    859386194757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,899 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    541032534027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,142 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    158639718208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,439 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,439 miles
    Test number
    926945809363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,858 miles (+1,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    616549750050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,188 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,188 miles
    Test number
    524724252193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass127,575 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    496523475977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail127,573 miles (+2,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,573 miles
    Test number
    991869238672
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass124,983 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    614734950935
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail124,963 miles (+18)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    239251958251
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front + edges worn (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    335588405283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,945 miles (+5,612)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    106965405206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass119,333 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,333 miles
    Test number
    296538384448
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail119,331 miles (+16,723)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,331 miles
    Test number
    225401484482
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass102,608 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    606890303254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  17. Fail102,604 miles (+14,117)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    325737893155
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  18. Pass88,487 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,487 miles
    Test number
    917444342099
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded

  19. Fail88,487 miles (+932)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,487 miles
    Test number
    315614842024
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail87,555 miles (+12,035)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    956546622023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,520 miles (+3,110)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,520 miles
    Test number
    811838380228
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing on edges
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteFront lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteFront/ centre exhaust slight leak
    • NoteMetal brake pipes and metal power steering pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear light lens small crack
    • NoteNearside steering rack gaitor starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteOffside front headlamp starting to mist and beam pattern slightly weak
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
    • NoteRear crossmember and chassis starting to rust
    • NoteSuspension starting to rust

  22. Pass72,410 miles (+8)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    121312059253
    • NoteFront bumper slight damage
    • NoteFront tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
    • NoteMetal power steering pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteOffside door mirror slight damage
    • NoteOffside front headlamp starting to mist
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing low on edges

  23. Fail72,402 miles (+6,507)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    371091659476
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront bumper slight damage
    • NoteFront tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
    • NoteMetal power steering pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteOffside door mirror slight damage
    • NoteOffside front headlamp starting to mist
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing low on edges

  24. Pass65,895 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    984014658223
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVISE; slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Questions about R71 EWV

Does R71 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 EWV expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 EWV?
The MOT on R71 EWV expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 EWV done?
R71 EWV was recorded at 143,870 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 4,661 miles a year.
Has R71 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 EWV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on R71 EWV 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 R71 EWV find?
R71 EWV passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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