Mercedes Pilote
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,900 cc
V56 EAWMOT history
V56 EAW is a white diesel Mercedes Pilote first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,344 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,344 km
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,370 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V56 EAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- Pilote
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V56 EAW was last recorded at 165,344 km on 29 Jul 2026, 6,853 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,491 km · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,853 km
- Average per year
- 4,370 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,344 km
- 2025 – 158,491 km
- 2024 – 158,304 km
- 2021 – 158,258 km
- 2020 – 157,128 km
- 2018 – 151,419 km
- 2016 – 142,927 km
- 2015 – 138,672 km
- 2009 – 109,180 km
- 2008 – 98,126 km
- 2007 – 81,840 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,344 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,344 km (+6,853)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,344 km
- Test number
- 525865250105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,491 km (+187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 158,491 km
- Test number
- 730490464816
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,304 km (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 158,304 km
- Test number
- 106315641603
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail158,293 km (+35)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,293 km
- Test number
- 341907598341
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass158,258 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,258 km
- Test number
- 551192332498
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail158,258 km (+1,130)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,258 km
- Test number
- 347843230985
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass157,128 km (+5,709)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 157,128 km
- Test number
- 551923178333
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side Marker Lamp Damaged
Pass151,419 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 151,419 km
- Test number
- 448720037977
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWhole of chassis is under sealed unable to inspect
Fail151,419 km2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,419 km
- Test number
- 544826940545
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Beam kick up is to right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Beam kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased unable to inspect (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWhole of chassis is under sealed unable to inspect
Pass146,023 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 146,023 miles
- Test number
- 558431358457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Filler Cap Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on Outer Edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge
Pass142,927 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 142,927 km
- Test number
- 973313620585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded
Fail142,927 km (+4,255)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,927 km
- Test number
- 491979654318
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Backplate Corroded
Pass138,672 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 138,672 km
- Test number
- 706154625017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail138,672 km3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,672 km
- Test number
- 359814825021
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass133,467 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 133,467 miles
- Test number
- 157916404155
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteBrake pedal travel slightly long
- NoteNearside wiper blade splitting
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Fail133,467 miles (+7,354)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,467 miles
- Test number
- 215946604106
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteNearside wiper blade splitting
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass126,113 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 126,113 miles
- Test number
- 809677463088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,612 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 119,612 miles
- Test number
- 787529872025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 117,927 miles
- Test number
- 104367110382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,180 km
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 109,180 km
- Test number
- 880733689200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 98,126 miles
- Test number
- 282333578230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,126 km (+9,817)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,126 km
- Test number
- 211733778230
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Fail88,309 km5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,309 km
- Test number
- 392872608012
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Repaired at testPower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Pass88,309 km (+6,469)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 88,309 km
- Test number
- 403712808096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,840 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 81,840 km
- Test number
- 214971677190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,840 miles (+5,545)9 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,840 miles
- Test number
- 562151677192
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass76,295 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 76,295 miles
- Test number
- 174978766227
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about V56 EAW
- Does V56 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 EAW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V56 EAW?
- The MOT on V56 EAW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V56 EAW done?
- V56 EAW was recorded at 165,344 km at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,370 km a year.
- Has V56 EAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V56 EAW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on V56 EAW 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 V56 EAW find?
- V56 EAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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