Mercedes-Benz V
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc
V88 DFSMOT history
V88 DFS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz V first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 232,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 232,017 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V88 DFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- V
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V88 DFS was last recorded at 232,017 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 10,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 221,826 miles · 19 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,191 miles
- Average per year
- 6,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 232,017 miles
- 2024 – 221,826 miles
- 2023 – 219,556 miles
- 2021 – 206,764 miles
- 2020 – 197,092 miles
- 2016 – 188,289 miles
- 2015 – 177,977 miles
- 2014 – 168,640 miles
- 2013 – 160,516 miles
- 2012 – 158,420 miles
- 2011 – 152,787 miles
- 2010 – 147,920 miles
- 2009 – 144,132 miles
- 2008 – 137,096 miles
- 2006 – 124,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,017 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,017 miles (+10,191)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 232,017 miles
- Test number
- 421932257371
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass221,826 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 221,826 miles
- Test number
- 123386890114
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail221,825 miles (+2,269)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,825 miles
- Test number
- 723337277687
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass219,556 miles (+12,792)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 219,556 miles
- Test number
- 921373670413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,764 miles (+9,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 206,764 miles
- Test number
- 957392683273
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass197,092 miles (+8,803)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 197,092 miles
- Test number
- 206942410413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,289 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 188,289 miles
- Test number
- 922788230342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail188,287 miles (+10,310)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,287 miles
- Test number
- 105768901704
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,977 miles (+9,337)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 177,977 miles
- Test number
- 647940151618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,640 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 168,640 miles
- Test number
- 408049964293
- NoteLower eng mount rubber starting to split
Fail168,640 miles (+8,124)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,640 miles
- Test number
- 145497864224
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteLower eng mount rubber starting to split
Pass160,516 miles (+2,096)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 160,516 miles
- Test number
- 789106743290
- NoteBoth front brake pipe flexi hoses perrished
- NoteCut in offside front tyre outter side wall
- NoteSlight play in offside front steering tie rod
Pass158,420 miles (+645)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 158,420 miles
- Test number
- 628061772269
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
- NoteOffside rear light unit cracked
Fail157,775 miles (+4,988)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,775 miles
- Test number
- 975104032247
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/r brake disc poor condition
Pass152,787 miles (+4,867)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 152,787 miles
- Test number
- 337501531134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,920 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 147,920 miles
- Test number
- 950337720136
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S/R sill damaged
Fail147,920 miles (+3,788)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,920 miles
- Test number
- 212837720491
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S/R sill damaged
Pass144,132 miles (+7,036)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 144,132 miles
- Test number
- 113493469035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,096 miles (+12,129)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 137,096 miles
- Test number
- 313757658029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,967 miles (+17,309)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 124,967 miles
- Test number
- 894458536338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,658 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 107,658 miles
- Test number
- 872060996074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,445 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,445 miles
- Test number
- 681159886046
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about V88 DFS
- Does V88 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V88 DFS expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V88 DFS?
- The MOT on V88 DFS expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V88 DFS done?
- V88 DFS was recorded at 232,017 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
- Has V88 DFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V88 DFS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V88 DFS 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 V88 DFS find?
- V88 DFS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; general corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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