
Mercedes-Benz 208 D
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc
V697 NRHMOT history
V697 NRH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 146,845 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,716 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V697 NRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 208 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V697 NRH was last recorded at 146,845 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,502 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,343 miles
- Average per year
- 4,716 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,845 miles
- 2025 – 142,502 miles
- 2024 – 138,069 miles
- 2023 – 135,037 miles
- 2022 – 132,036 miles
- 2021 – 128,387 miles
- 2020 – 124,655 miles
- 2019 – 122,781 miles
- 2018 – 122,164 miles
- 2017 – 119,122 miles
- 2016 – 116,625 miles
- 2015 – 109,877 miles
- 2014 – 104,599 miles
- 2013 – 89,399 miles
- 2012 – 80,225 miles
- 2011 – 77,857 miles
- 2010 – 74,939 miles
- 2009 – 70,328 miles
- 2007 – 64,097 miles
- 2006 – 58,759 miles
- 2005 – 51,024 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
All Four Brake Discs Heavily Rusted But Serviable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Diff Oil Leaking At Offside Rear Backplate Area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,845 miles (+4,343)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 146,845 miles
- Test number
- 389047885549
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,502 miles (+4,433)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 142,502 miles
- Test number
- 140997957005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass138,069 miles (+3,032)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,069 miles
- Test number
- 445619855436
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,037 miles (+3,001)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 135,037 miles
- Test number
- 734310730105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,036 miles (+3,649)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 132,036 miles
- Test number
- 566061704966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,387 miles (+3,732)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 128,387 miles
- Test number
- 984212351218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass124,655 miles (+1,874)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 124,655 miles
- Test number
- 483080878888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,781 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,781 miles
- Test number
- 731014837031
- AdvisoryAll Four Brake Discs Heavily Rusted But Serviable
Fail122,781 miles (+617)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,781 miles
- Test number
- 253931385203
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load Valve Link Broken And Detached (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Brake Valve Actuator Pivot Siezed (1.1.15 (e))
- AdvisoryAll Four Brake Discs Heavily Rusted But Serviable
Pass122,164 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 122,164 miles
- Test number
- 411749765299
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff Oil Leaking At Offside Rear Backplate Area
Fail122,164 miles (+3,042)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,164 miles
- Test number
- 986976342400
- DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch Area (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Full Beam (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage Broken (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill Panel (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light To Front (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Leg (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff Oil Leaking At Offside Rear Backplate Area
Pass119,122 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 119,122 miles
- Test number
- 337823432429
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Fail119,090 miles (+2,465)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,090 miles
- Test number
- 605234249647
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized and linkage broken (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Pass116,625 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 116,625 miles
- Test number
- 490114075180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,622 miles (+6,745)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,622 miles
- Test number
- 265597165181
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass109,877 miles (+5,278)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 109,877 miles
- Test number
- 908160435024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,599 miles (+15,200)11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 104,599 miles
- Test number
- 189018724479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,399 miles (+9,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 89,399 miles
- Test number
- 456676513012
- 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 Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,225 miles (+2,368)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 80,225 miles
- Test number
- 636840822038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 77,857 miles
- Test number
- 368872711038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,854 miles (+2,915)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,854 miles
- Test number
- 636692411039
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass74,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 74,939 miles
- Test number
- 941590820013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,937 miles (+4,609)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,937 miles
- Test number
- 120190720073
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,328 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 70,328 miles
- Test number
- 374637319052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail70,326 miles (+6,229)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,326 miles
- Test number
- 644295219042
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass64,097 miles (+5,338)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 813349337328
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass58,759 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 58,759 miles
- Test number
- 384445756321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,756 miles (+7,732)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,756 miles
- Test number
- 722456646349
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass51,024 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 51,024 miles
- Test number
- 880950245384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about V697 NRH
- Does V697 NRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V697 NRH is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V697 NRH?
- The MOT on V697 NRH is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V697 NRH done?
- V697 NRH was recorded at 146,845 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
- Has V697 NRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V697 NRH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on V697 NRH 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 V697 NRH find?
- V697 NRH passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.
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