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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

S20 TLSMOT history

S20 TLS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
199,794 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TLS was last recorded at 199,794 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2020: 177,506 miles, lower than 285,497 miles on 3 Nov 2018.

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
197,150 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
8,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,794 miles
  • 2024 – 197,150 miles
  • 2023 – 186,070 miles
  • 2022 – 180,901 miles
  • 2021 – 178,871 miles
  • 2020 – 177,506 miles
  • 2018 – 285,497 miles
  • 2017 – 169,985 miles
  • 2016 – 161,905 miles
  • 2015 – 149,513 miles
  • 2014 – 145,578 miles
  • 2013 – 139,081 miles
  • 2012 – 139,050 miles
  • 2011 – 131,736 miles
  • 2010 – 108,969 miles
  • 2008 – 61,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,794 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    199,794 miles
    Test number
    252350800586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass197,150 miles (+11,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    197,150 miles
    Test number
    136826328889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,070 miles (+5,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    186,070 miles
    Test number
    442277079749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and rear floor areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,901 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,901 miles
    Test number
    874183020526
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,871 miles
    Test number
    361946439072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,871 miles (+1,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,871 miles
    Test number
    754430420045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    177,506 miles
    Test number
    730692486276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail177,506 miles (-107,991)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,506 miles
    Test number
    236392346387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass285,497 miles (+115,512)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    285,497 miles
    Test number
    686261400641
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

  10. Pass169,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,985 miles
    Test number
    108485896089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,985 miles (+8,080)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,985 miles
    Test number
    937220981807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass161,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    161,905 miles
    Test number
    966943569386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Fail161,905 miles (+12,392)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,905 miles
    Test number
    981999248885
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Pass149,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    135555405193
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Fail149,513 miles (+3,935)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    796595205150
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass145,578 miles (+6,497)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    145,578 miles
    Test number
    429520424112
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn and corroded
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers worn
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear suspension shock absorber upper bushes worn
    • NoteOffside and neaside front brake flexi hoses starting to perish slightly
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn and corroded
    • NoteSlight notchyness felt in steering system when turning lock to lock

  17. Pass139,081 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,081 miles
    Test number
    338155783069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,064 miles (+14)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,064 miles
    Test number
    778304873032
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass139,050 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    489715152497
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteN/s front seat belt buckle deteriated but still locks

  20. Fail139,050 miles (+7,314)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    498835852381
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteN/s front seat belt buckle deteriated but still locks

  21. Pass131,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    131,736 miles
    Test number
    297419301343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246267801338
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass108,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    291473410335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,969 miles (+17,833)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,969 miles
    Test number
    452023010366
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass91,136 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,136 miles
    Test number
    890651680052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,020 miles (+29,630)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    382769770032
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass61,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    911564728311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 TLS

Does S20 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 TLS expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 TLS?
The MOT on S20 TLS expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 TLS done?
S20 TLS was recorded at 199,794 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 8,224 miles a year.
Has S20 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TLS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 TLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 TLS find?
S20 TLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch.

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