Mercedes Motor Caravan

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T294 VAOMOT history

T294 VAO is a green diesel Mercedes Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,263 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 VAO was last recorded at 95,263 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,526 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,737 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,263 miles
  • 2025 – 90,526 miles
  • 2024 – 87,770 miles
  • 2023 – 85,774 miles
  • 2022 – 83,423 miles
  • 2021 – 79,713 miles
  • 2020 – 74,883 miles
  • 2019 – 72,561 miles
  • 2018 – 68,908 miles
  • 2017 – 63,739 miles
  • 2016 – 62,398 miles
  • 2015 – 62,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,263 miles (+4,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,263 miles
    Test number
    538234526204
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,526 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    164478741785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass87,770 miles (+1,996)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,770 miles
    Test number
    657056230604
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,774 miles (+2,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    774127589268
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,423 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    586703841123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail83,419 miles (+3,706)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    669209783329
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,713 miles (+4,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,713 miles
    Test number
    372746631065
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,883 miles (+2,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    713141867136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass72,561 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    331549503122
    • AdvisoryBOTH steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,908 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    210714368075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass63,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    133204468584
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all brake discs.

  12. Fail63,739 miles (+1,341)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    233285622663
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all brake discs.

  13. Pass62,398 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    188152072288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in head lamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass62,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    208664985011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,312 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    186563485479
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,958 km (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,958 km
    Test number
    125868874014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,232 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,232 km
    Test number
    156824093020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T294 VAO

Does T294 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T294 VAO is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T294 VAO?
The MOT on T294 VAO is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T294 VAO done?
T294 VAO was recorded at 95,263 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has T294 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 VAO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T294 VAO 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 T294 VAO find?
T294 VAO passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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