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White · Petrol · 2008 · 3,490 cc

V6 KMUMOT history

V6 KMU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 140,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,164 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 KMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 KMU was last recorded at 140,164 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2021: 94,379 miles, lower than 133,971 miles on 19 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,161 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,164 miles
  • 2025 – 130,491 miles
  • 2023 – 122,216 miles
  • 2022 – 112,533 miles
  • 2021 – 94,379 miles
  • 2020 – 133,971 miles
  • 2019 – 75,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,164 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,164 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,164 miles
    Test number
    332093119542
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense cracked

  2. Fail140,161 miles (+9,670)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,161 miles
    Test number
    987418219304
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense cracked

  3. Pass130,491 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    656181844250
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip broken from front strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp wet on inside (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail130,491 miles (+8,275)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    274726932642
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip broken from front strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp wet on inside (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass122,216 miles (+9,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,216 miles
    Test number
    797994674655
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass112,533 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    266172315001
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,086 miles (+17,707)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    864992773269
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,379 miles (-39,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    164556006597
    • 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))

  9. Pass133,971 miles (+58,186)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,971 miles
    Test number
    702495661941
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,785 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    273452735547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail75,781 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    455756201706
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V6 KMU

Does V6 KMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 KMU is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 KMU?
The MOT on V6 KMU is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 KMU done?
V6 KMU was recorded at 140,164 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,931 miles a year.
Has V6 KMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 KMU has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 KMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 KMU find?
V6 KMU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall, and 4 more.

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