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Mercedes-Benz V

Turquoise · Diesel · 1999 · 2,151 cc

V42 DPAMOT history

V42 DPA is a turquoise diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 236,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
236,431 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DPA was last recorded at 236,431 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 1,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,185 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,246 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 236,431 miles
  • 2021 – 235,185 miles
  • 2020 – 234,035 miles
  • 2018 – 229,823 miles
  • 2017 – 225,135 miles
  • 2016 – 216,677 miles
  • 2015 – 209,462 miles
  • 2014 – 206,216 miles
  • 2013 – 196,773 miles
  • 2012 – 193,102 miles
  • 2011 – 189,926 miles
  • 2010 – 187,603 miles
  • 2009 – 182,559 miles
  • 2008 – 176,232 miles
  • 2007 – 167,745 miles
  • 2006 – 159,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,431 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,431 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    236,431 miles
    Test number
    586358010365
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass235,185 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    235,185 miles
    Test number
    170361004459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass234,035 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    234,035 miles
    Test number
    690010356891
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass229,823 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    229,823 miles
    Test number
    792468140115
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass225,135 miles (+8,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    225,135 miles
    Test number
    409024746998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass216,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    216,677 miles
    Test number
    920118267589
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slide door (6.2.B.2)

  7. Fail216,677 miles (+7,215)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,677 miles
    Test number
    571632618670
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slide door (6.2.B.2)

  8. Pass209,462 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    209,462 miles
    Test number
    153276910035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass206,216 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    206,216 miles
    Test number
    236923014215
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail196,773 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,773 miles
    Test number
    667276903211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass196,773 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    196,773 miles
    Test number
    896306803212
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail196,771 miles (+3,669)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,771 miles
    Test number
    687419383124
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass193,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    193,102 miles
    Test number
    307766582141
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail193,102 miles (+3,176)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,102 miles
    Test number
    289305082135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass189,926 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    189,926 miles
    Test number
    346514501272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass187,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    187,603 miles
    Test number
    653525110271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,603 miles (+5,044)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,603 miles
    Test number
    773424210260
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass182,559 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    182,559 miles
    Test number
    832684959046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail182,552 miles (+6,320)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,552 miles
    Test number
    373861759058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteVery little water going to n/s/f screen wash

  20. Pass176,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    176,232 miles
    Test number
    450142158091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail176,232 miles (+8,487)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,232 miles
    Test number
    134971258400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass167,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    167,745 miles
    Test number
    492232957081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail167,745 miles (+7,905)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,745 miles
    Test number
    421301757082
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass159,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    253212556052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail159,840 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    910836146057
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about V42 DPA

Does V42 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 DPA expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 DPA?
The MOT on V42 DPA expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 DPA done?
V42 DPA was recorded at 236,431 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has V42 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DPA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on V42 DPA 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 V42 DPA find?
V42 DPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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