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Mercedes-Benz V

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

T301 KNVMOT history

T301 KNV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,362 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T301 KNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T301 KNV was last recorded at 134,362 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2015: 24,844 miles, lower than 122,437 miles on 4 Jul 2014.

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
134,131 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
231 miles
Average per year
3,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,362 miles
  • 2024 – 133,035 miles
  • 2023 – 132,638 miles
  • 2017 – 126,928 miles
  • 2015 – 124,844 miles
  • 2014 – 122,437 miles
  • 2013 – 120,725 miles
  • 2012 – 116,640 miles
  • 2011 – 105,231 miles
  • 2010 – 96,239 miles
  • 2009 – 87,888 miles
  • 2008 – 81,059 miles
  • 2007 – 74,092 miles
  • 2006 – 66,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,362 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,362 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,362 miles
    Test number
    706005216476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,131 miles (+1,096)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    121186843909
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,035 miles (+397)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    312500420876
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides wishbone corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    601605620028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    450290186762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    552583763095
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    633486921132
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under sealant

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143157067301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    345597313804
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished and splitting and tread close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places

  10. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682954807858
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished and splitting and tread close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places

  11. Pass126,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,928 miles
    Test number
    785623700918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    895049612822
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hold

  13. Pass124,844 miles (+100,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    777675695151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail24,844 miles (-97,593)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,844 miles
    Test number
    625938385171
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,437 miles
    Test number
    328155984126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,437 miles (+1,712)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,437 miles
    Test number
    555144384133
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass120,725 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,725 miles
    Test number
    978290093265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,719 miles (+4,079)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    507657173201
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFluid leak from enfgine

  19. Pass116,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,640 miles
    Test number
    595277972241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail116,640 miles (+11,409)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,640 miles
    Test number
    666116872263
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass105,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    848665681118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  22. Fail105,231 miles (+8,992)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    255935581483
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  23. Pass96,239 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,239 miles
    Test number
    990678960154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    821313059143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail87,888 miles (+6,829)1 failure5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    833472159149
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail81,059 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    240955078118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S inner driveshaft gaiter split.

  27. Pass81,059 miles (+6,967)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    271745978444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S inner driveshaft gaiter split.

  28. Pass74,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    214874577445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,092 miles (+7,881)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    312894177189
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate.

  30. Pass66,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    970928176128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T301 KNV

Does T301 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T301 KNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T301 KNV?
The MOT on T301 KNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T301 KNV done?
T301 KNV was recorded at 134,362 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,506 miles a year.
Has T301 KNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T301 KNV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T301 KNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T301 KNV find?
T301 KNV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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