Mercedes-Benz V
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc
V1 RKVMOT history
V1 RKV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 9 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 165,167 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2015
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 12,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 RKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- V
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 9 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 RKV was last recorded at 165,167 miles on 28 Apr 2015, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2014.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2014: 143,158 miles, lower than 162,587 miles on 19 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,158 miles · 28 Apr 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 2,009 miles
- Average per year
- 12,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2015 – 165,167 miles
- 2014 – 163,158 miles
- 2011 – 162,587 miles
- 2010 – 134,443 miles
- 2009 – 113,775 miles
- 2008 – 93,850 miles
- 2007 – 79,924 miles
- 2006 – 59,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 246684021537
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 327148894390
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FailMileage not read9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 102233043910
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 464235573742
- DangerousNearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 313137686925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,167 miles (+2,009)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 165,167 miles
- Test number
- 767068915140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,158 miles (+20,000)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 163,158 miles
- Test number
- 397288214112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,158 miles (-19,429)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,158 miles
- Test number
- 975553114132
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass162,587 miles (+25,946)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 162,587 miles
- Test number
- 127682061230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass136,641 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 136,641 miles
- Test number
- 468015471015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,305 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 136,305 miles
- Test number
- 958554351081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,304 miles (+1,861)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,304 miles
- Test number
- 317420551051
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass134,443 miles (+20,668)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 134,443 miles
- Test number
- 442416530207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,775 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,775 miles
- Test number
- 433468019200
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,775 miles (+19,925)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 113,775 miles
- Test number
- 663298719210
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail93,850 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,850 miles
- Test number
- 442640528225
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,850 miles (+13,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 93,850 miles
- Test number
- 770350628219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,924 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 79,924 miles
- Test number
- 232772627248
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail79,924 miles (+20,568)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,924 miles
- Test number
- 451681927243
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass59,356 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 59,356 miles
- Test number
- 220952326278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight deteriation on rear number plate
Questions about V1 RKV
- Does V1 RKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V1 RKV expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V1 RKV?
- The MOT on V1 RKV expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V1 RKV done?
- V1 RKV was recorded at 165,167 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2015, an average of 12,142 miles a year.
- Has V1 RKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 RKV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V1 RKV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V1 RKV find?
- V1 RKV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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