Mercedes

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

V17 OVFMOT history

V17 OVF is a silver diesel Mercedes first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 195,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
195,900 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 OVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 OVF was last recorded at 195,900 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,030 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,870 miles
Average per year
9,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,900 miles
  • 2025 – 193,030 miles
  • 2024 – 186,574 miles
  • 2023 – 182,055 miles
  • 2022 – 176,543 miles
  • 2021 – 168,947 miles
  • 2020 – 125,211 miles
  • 2019 – 119,160 miles
  • 2016 – 107,748 miles
  • 2013 – 84,032 miles
  • 2012 – 74,445 miles
  • 2010 – 60,322 miles
  • 2009 – 40,783 miles
  • 2008 – 25,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner racks have play in them
  • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column has play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSON DIFFERENTIAL AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Noise in steering system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,900 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    195,900 miles
    Test number
    283433825455
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner racks have play in them
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column has play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail195,900 miles (+2,870)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,900 miles
    Test number
    999032212906
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water missing window (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner racks have play in them
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column has play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass193,030 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,030 miles
    Test number
    115364284321
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSON DIFFERENTIAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail193,020 miles (+6,446)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,020 miles
    Test number
    223796521247
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE CHASSIS SUPPORTS (FRONT INNER SILLS AREA) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSON DIFFERENTIAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass186,574 miles (+4,519)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,574 miles
    Test number
    545416148408
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear INNER C V GAITERS DETORIATED (BOTH SIDES)

  6. Pass182,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    182,055 miles
    Test number
    490938818637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,055 miles (+5,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,055 miles
    Test number
    536673303172
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass176,543 miles (+7,596)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,543 miles
    Test number
    927384803024
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering-no play in system
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,947 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    168,947 miles
    Test number
    358337234552
    • AdvisoryFront Noise in steering system

  10. Fail168,939 miles (+43,728)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,939 miles
    Test number
    608593059207
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Noise in steering system

  11. Pass125,211 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,211 miles
    Test number
    384380594622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,160 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,160 miles
    Test number
    892064105744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,748 miles (+23,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    290607975430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front h/light condensated

  14. Pass84,032 miles (+9,587)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    419944213041
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link balljoint worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  15. Pass74,445 miles (+14,123)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    785150932017
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteSrs light on

  16. Pass60,322 miles (+19,539)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    331517180421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSrs light on

  17. Pass40,783 miles (+15,666)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    940321549339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSrs light on

  18. Pass25,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,117 miles
    Test number
    193945898244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 OVF

Does V17 OVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 OVF is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 OVF?
The MOT on V17 OVF is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 OVF done?
V17 OVF was recorded at 195,900 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,611 miles a year.
Has V17 OVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 OVF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V17 OVF 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 V17 OVF find?
V17 OVF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner racks have play in them, and 3 more.

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