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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

V17 CAEMOT history

V17 CAE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
188,330 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 CAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 CAE was last recorded at 188,330 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 9,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2012: 22,112 miles, lower than 60,131 miles on 15 Aug 2011.

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
178,334 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,996 miles
Average per year
8,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,330 miles
  • 2025 – 178,334 miles
  • 2024 – 168,532 miles
  • 2023 – 154,589 miles
  • 2022 – 140,942 miles
  • 2021 – 137,537 miles
  • 2020 – 134,122 miles
  • 2019 – 130,320 miles
  • 2018 – 127,036 miles
  • 2017 – 123,645 miles
  • 2016 – 91,150 miles
  • 2015 – 78,073 miles
  • 2014 – 53,951 miles
  • 2013 – 34,702 miles
  • 2012 – 22,112 miles
  • 2011 – 60,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,330 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderBody Slight Corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,330 miles (+9,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    188,330 miles
    Test number
    172659440550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderBody Slight Corrosion

  2. Pass178,334 miles (+9,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,334 miles
    Test number
    924935234234
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass168,532 miles (+13,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,532 miles
    Test number
    987182242106
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion

  4. Pass154,589 miles (+13,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    950666575083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,942 miles
    Test number
    105359838305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail140,942 miles (+3,405)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,942 miles
    Test number
    807742453190
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass137,537 miles (+3,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    238208298200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass134,122 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,122 miles
    Test number
    743667451562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,320 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    657753246612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,036 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    571080587137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,645 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,645 miles
    Test number
    873773439773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,610 miles (+31,460)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    886031461023
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens melted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine at N/S

  13. Pass91,150 miles (+13,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    202290804496
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank cap missing

  14. Pass78,073 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    229811225172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,166 miles (+21,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    775877655001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass53,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,951 miles
    Test number
    629752904181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,950 miles (+19,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    888552604190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass34,702 miles (+117)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    285622903180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f jacking plug missing
    • NoteOil level low

  19. Fail34,585 miles (+12,473)6 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    758926793019
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f jacking plug missing
    • NoteOil level low

  20. Fail22,112 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    108953292452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass22,112 miles (-38,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,112 miles
    Test number
    767683692059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    579867521273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 CAE

Does V17 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 CAE is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 CAE?
The MOT on V17 CAE is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 CAE done?
V17 CAE was recorded at 188,330 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,451 miles a year.
Has V17 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 CAE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V17 CAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V17 CAE find?
V17 CAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe; underbody slight corrosion.

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