Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
V14 DYBMOT history
V14 DYB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 10 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,371 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 140,371 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V14 DYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 10 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V14 DYB was last recorded at 140,371 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 10,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,419 miles · 7 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,952 miles
- Average per year
- 11,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 140,371 miles
- 2023 – 129,419 miles
- 2022 – 120,898 miles
- 2021 – 117,014 miles
- 2020 – 107,664 miles
- 2019 – 89,289 miles
- 2018 – 76,074 miles
- 2017 – 64,271 miles
- 2016 – 41,269 miles
- 2015 – 29,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,371 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,371 miles (+10,952)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,371 miles
- Test number
- 438616546074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,419 miles (+8,521)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 129,419 miles
- Test number
- 844238570951
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass120,898 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 120,898 miles
- Test number
- 414048048627
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Fail120,898 miles (+20)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,898 miles
- Test number
- 839415979227
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Fail120,878 miles (+3,864)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,878 miles
- Test number
- 831129800969
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamps slightly cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass117,014 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 117,014 miles
- Test number
- 171836330208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,664 miles (+18,375)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 107,664 miles
- Test number
- 587100040193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,289 miles (+13,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,289 miles
- Test number
- 461975289036
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,074 miles (+11,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,074 miles
- Test number
- 655747774668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass64,271 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,271 miles
- Test number
- 576472913572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,250 miles (+22,981)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,250 miles
- Test number
- 271883464249
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,269 miles (+11,865)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 41,269 miles
- Test number
- 849517932644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,404 miles
- Test number
- 338026775021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V14 DYB
- Does V14 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V14 DYB expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V14 DYB?
- The MOT on V14 DYB expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V14 DYB done?
- V14 DYB was recorded at 140,371 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 11,820 miles a year.
- Has V14 DYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V14 DYB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on V14 DYB 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 V14 DYB find?
- V14 DYB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.
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