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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

V22 HELMOT history

V22 HEL is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 241,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
241,724 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V22 HEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V22 HEL was last recorded at 241,724 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 18,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,716 miles · 8 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18,008 miles
Average per year
10,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,724 miles
  • 2023 – 223,716 miles
  • 2022 – 212,858 miles
  • 2021 – 211,691 miles
  • 2020 – 207,620 miles
  • 2019 – 199,267 miles
  • 2018 – 195,007 miles
  • 2017 – 183,795 miles
  • 2016 – 173,540 miles
  • 2014 – 154,817 miles
  • 2013 – 136,513 miles
  • 2011 – 105,168 miles
  • 2010 – 90,081 miles
  • 2009 – 67,477 miles
  • 2008 – 51,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,724 miles (+18,008)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    241,724 miles
    Test number
    661471673522
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass223,716 miles (+57)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    223,716 miles
    Test number
    509266307729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail223,659 miles (+10,801)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,659 miles
    Test number
    475624515016
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass212,858 miles (+1,167)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    212,858 miles
    Test number
    845910403871
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass211,691 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    211,691 miles
    Test number
    849306978330
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail211,690 miles (+4,070)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,690 miles
    Test number
    752723407294
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass207,620 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    207,620 miles
    Test number
    174030115660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail207,552 miles (+8,285)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,552 miles
    Test number
    474737861777
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass199,267 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    199,267 miles
    Test number
    875969914608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail199,266 miles (+4,259)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,266 miles
    Test number
    928049649898
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass195,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    195,007 miles
    Test number
    870929519611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail195,007 miles (+11,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,007 miles
    Test number
    620622338945
    • FailureFuel hose leaking fuel pipe to filter (7.2.3)

  13. Pass183,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    183,795 miles
    Test number
    586693239906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail183,795 miles (+10,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,795 miles
    Test number
    553861494496
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row two (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass173,540 miles (+18,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    173,540 miles
    Test number
    536366351624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable fault

  16. Pass154,817 miles (+18,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,817 miles
    Test number
    977162534352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,513 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    376689953282
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSigns of diesel around front of engine unable to determine leak

  18. Fail136,513 miles1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    118996353278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSigns of diesel around front of engine unable to determine leak

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    505097702238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,168 miles (+15,087)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    398265881130
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteParking brake travel may soon need attention

  21. Pass90,081 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    214319870470
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePolybelt cracking

  22. Fail90,081 miles (+22,604)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    890529070172
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePolybelt cracking

  23. Pass67,477 miles (+16,242)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    261206809464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,235 miles (+80)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    633084438188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail51,155 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    651070038190
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f fog light not working

Questions about V22 HEL

Does V22 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V22 HEL is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V22 HEL?
The MOT on V22 HEL is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V22 HEL done?
V22 HEL was recorded at 241,724 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 10,436 miles a year.
Has V22 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V22 HEL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V22 HEL 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 V22 HEL find?
V22 HEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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