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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

V6 TXJMOT history

V6 TXJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,018 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Viano
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TXJ was last recorded at 116,018 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2015: 46,046 miles, lower than 49,008 miles on 15 Aug 2014.

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
109,932 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,086 miles
Average per year
6,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,018 miles
  • 2025 – 109,932 miles
  • 2024 – 102,670 miles
  • 2023 – 95,855 miles
  • 2022 – 89,006 miles
  • 2021 – 85,874 miles
  • 2020 – 81,569 miles
  • 2019 – 69,472 miles
  • 2018 – 64,564 miles
  • 2017 – 57,587 miles
  • 2016 – 51,430 miles
  • 2015 – 46,046 miles
  • 2014 – 49,008 miles
  • 2013 – 34,926 miles
  • 2012 – 27,965 miles
  • 2011 – 20,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Surface corrosion rear suspension

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Battery weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    395385766259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,018 miles (+6,086)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    569185249984
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    219960727540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension,o/s/f outer rigger

  4. Fail109,932 miles (+7,262)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    913942104438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension,o/s/f outer rigger

  5. Pass102,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    915140961035
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  6. Fail102,670 miles (+6,815)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    647043386784
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  7. Pass95,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    593600646315
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail95,855 miles (+6,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    881719141695
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass89,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    723710627779
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  10. Fail89,006 miles (+3,132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    998441345454
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  11. Pass85,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    824554120971
    • AdvisoryBattery weak

  12. Fail85,874 miles (+4,305)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    273626832391
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery weak

  13. Pass81,569 miles (+12,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    396471631385
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges and perishing
    • AdvisorySlight twist n/s/f brake hose
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion exhaust and rear clamp missing

  14. Pass69,472 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    241762105594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,564 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    100687450405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,587 miles (+6,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    439543189110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    231153641150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail51,430 miles (+5,384)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    437072191378
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryUnable to open bonnet

  19. Pass46,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,046 miles
    Test number
    506376105153
    • NoteRear seatbelts not tested

  20. Fail46,046 miles (-2,962)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,046 miles
    Test number
    828545305176
    • DangerousBrake warning lamp on
    • DangerousNearside front brake disc grinding
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear seatbelts not tested

  21. Pass49,008 miles (+14,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    648607324293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,926 miles (+6,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,926 miles
    Test number
    675541113287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    255960602245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,965 miles (+7,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    549640302265
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass20,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,712 miles
    Test number
    399829801102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 TXJ

Does V6 TXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 TXJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 TXJ?
The MOT on V6 TXJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 TXJ done?
V6 TXJ was recorded at 116,018 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,445 miles a year.
Has V6 TXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TXJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 TXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 TXJ find?
V6 TXJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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