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Mercedes-Benz V

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T205 MLDMOT history

T205 MLD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz V first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
105,713 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 MLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 MLD was last recorded at 105,713 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,690 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,713 miles
  • 2021 – 102,690 miles
  • 2019 – 92,517 miles
  • 2018 – 89,312 miles
  • 2017 – 86,522 miles
  • 2016 – 81,766 miles
  • 2015 – 75,466 miles
  • 2014 – 72,345 miles
  • 2013 – 66,554 miles
  • 2012 – 57,188 miles
  • 2010 – 55,078 miles
  • 2009 – 50,199 miles
  • 2007 – 45,463 miles
  • 2006 – 43,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,713 miles (+3,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    847122167190
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass102,690 miles (+10,173)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    953123789197
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joint in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass92,517 miles (+3,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    287987097887
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked but vision to rear still ok (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front indicators going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 large cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner half of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner half of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass89,312 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    421238936176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail89,306 miles (+2,784)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    227070858988
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,522 miles (+18)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,522 miles
    Test number
    779239778456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber mount missing and heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside front ABS wire repaired and warning light does not illuminate
  7. Fail86,504 miles (+4,738)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,504 miles
    Test number
    312388803714
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rubber mount missing and heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside front ABS wire repaired and warning light does not illuminate
  8. Pass81,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    790792879017
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail81,766 miles (+6,300)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    522263715096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass75,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    685266125191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail75,466 miles (+3,121)4 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    266160725427
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass72,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    488803364060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,345 miles (+5,791)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    825977754035
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteThe n/s/r tyre has perishing in its tread
  14. Fail66,554 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    195389443446
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  15. Pass66,554 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    678219243019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    227464622007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,185 miles (+2,107)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,185 miles
    Test number
    377954622072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four [4] brake discs are rusty
    • NoteO/s/f -n/s/r -and o/s/r tyres are worn on their edges
    • NoteOne rear seat is insecure [not fixed to the floor but folded up and stored on floor
  18. Pass55,078 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    590844450162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,199 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    183540029491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,116 miles (+4,653)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    930744619027
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass45,463 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    294465687481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    161953756117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T205 MLD

Does T205 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T205 MLD expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T205 MLD?
The MOT on T205 MLD expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T205 MLD done?
T205 MLD was recorded at 105,713 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has T205 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 MLD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T205 MLD 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 T205 MLD find?
T205 MLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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