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Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T285 JVHMOT history

T285 JVH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 232,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2024
Mileage
232,259 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 JVH was last recorded at 232,259 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 1,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,688 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,571 miles
Average per year
6,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 232,259 miles
  • 2020 – 230,688 miles
  • 2019 – 229,666 miles
  • 2018 – 225,892 miles
  • 2017 – 223,677 miles
  • 2014 – 210,050 miles
  • 2011 – 189,038 miles
  • 2010 – 166,599 miles
  • 2009 – 164,157 miles
  • 2007 – 156,940 miles
  • 2006 – 130,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    584261160089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    232,259 miles
    Test number
    831848128609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail232,259 miles (+1,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,259 miles
    Test number
    593550515028
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass230,688 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    230,688 miles
    Test number
    204401830297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass229,666 miles (+3,774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    229,666 miles
    Test number
    625893361870
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass225,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    225,892 miles
    Test number
    140363021798
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail225,892 miles (+2,215)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,892 miles
    Test number
    113925628667
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass223,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    223,677 miles
    Test number
    410240907140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    609071984095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER ALSO WEARING (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    927308636815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass210,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    210,050 miles
    Test number
    689514144123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325949972109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass189,038 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    189,038 miles
    Test number
    127090631122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail189,031 miles (+22,432)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,031 miles
    Test number
    139426211113
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass166,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    166,599 miles
    Test number
    132140710180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail166,595 miles (+2,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,595 miles
    Test number
    743430510135
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass164,157 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    164,157 miles
    Test number
    402095009030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass156,940 miles (+26,740)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    156,940 miles
    Test number
    401992867413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    130,200 miles
    Test number
    871384256332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 JVH

Does T285 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 JVH expired on 7 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 JVH?
The MOT on T285 JVH expired on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 JVH done?
T285 JVH was recorded at 232,259 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 6,780 miles a year.
Has T285 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 JVH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T285 JVH 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 T285 JVH find?
T285 JVH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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