Mercedes-Benz Viano
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
V7 BCTMOT history
V7 BCT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 14 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 231,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 231,906 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 BCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Viano
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 BCT was last recorded at 231,906 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 231,730 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 176 miles
- Average per year
- 13,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 231,906 miles
- 2024 – 227,251 miles
- 2023 – 224,275 miles
- 2022 – 221,172 miles
- 2021 – 215,767 miles
- 2020 – 209,699 miles
- 2019 – 198,601 miles
- 2018 – 187,132 miles
- 2017 – 162,588 miles
- 2016 – 128,847 miles
- 2015 – 104,043 miles
- 2014 – 97,642 miles
- 2013 – 78,441 miles
- 2012 – 76,808 miles
- 2011 – 70,443 miles
- 2009 – 35,212 miles
- 2008 – 851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,906 miles
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer road wheel damaged outer.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive airbag mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,906 miles (+176)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 231,906 miles
- Test number
- 652490521916
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer road wheel damaged outer.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive airbag mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail231,730 miles (+4,479)1 dangerous4 major4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,730 miles
- Test number
- 154052816581
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer road wheel damaged outer.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive airbag mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySilencer box corroded outer skin.
Pass227,251 miles (+124)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 227,251 miles
- Test number
- 998682159603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail227,127 miles (+2,852)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,127 miles
- Test number
- 216661530811
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass224,275 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 224,275 miles
- Test number
- 662728787957
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Fail224,275 miles (+3,103)5 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,275 miles
- Test number
- 144965471948
- Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Pass221,172 miles (+208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 221,172 miles
- Test number
- 161150952358
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Fail220,964 miles (+5,197)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,964 miles
- Test number
- 225687814788
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass215,767 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 215,767 miles
- Test number
- 455553044823
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- 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))
Pass209,699 miles (+614)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 209,699 miles
- Test number
- 552898804968
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber becoming worn
Pass209,085 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 209,085 miles
- Test number
- 714893568890
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,082 miles (+10,481)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,082 miles
- Test number
- 112610255607
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 xl (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust system insecure 2 exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,601 miles (+11,469)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 198,601 miles
- Test number
- 659985402565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,132 miles (+24,544)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 187,132 miles
- Test number
- 828785756073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 162,588 miles
- Test number
- 243402548532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,588 miles (+33,741)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,588 miles
- Test number
- 582587160802
- Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass128,847 miles (+24,804)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 128,847 miles
- Test number
- 893025871481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 104,043 miles
- Test number
- 659330625025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,043 miles (+6,401)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,043 miles
- Test number
- 858250125051
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass97,642 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,642 miles
- Test number
- 478209984179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,458 miles (+13,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 91,458 miles
- Test number
- 966244704084
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,441 miles (+1,633)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 78,441 miles
- Test number
- 376953503081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,808 miles (+6,365)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 76,808 miles
- Test number
- 719916642300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,443 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 70,443 miles
- Test number
- 617583451312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,433 miles (+17,254)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,433 miles
- Test number
- 148560151391
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,179 miles (+17,967)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,179 miles
- Test number
- 585245971042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,212 miles (+22,933)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 35,212 miles
- Test number
- 282640959315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,279 miles (+11,428)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 12,279 miles
- Test number
- 352079259158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 851 miles
- Test number
- 452672638290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 BCT
- Does V7 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V7 BCT expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V7 BCT?
- The MOT on V7 BCT expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V7 BCT done?
- V7 BCT was recorded at 231,906 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 13,725 miles a year.
- Has V7 BCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 BCT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on V7 BCT 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 V7 BCT find?
- V7 BCT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 6 more.
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