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Mercedes-Benz V

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

V8 VELMOT history

V8 VEL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz V first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
118,764 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VEL was last recorded at 118,764 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 1,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,225 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,539 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,764 miles
  • 2022 – 117,225 miles
  • 2021 – 115,998 miles
  • 2020 – 115,182 miles
  • 2019 – 113,954 miles
  • 2018 – 110,922 miles
  • 2017 – 107,673 miles
  • 2016 – 105,240 miles
  • 2015 – 101,501 miles
  • 2014 – 99,676 miles
  • 2013 – 96,095 miles
  • 2012 – 91,668 miles
  • 2011 – 86,986 miles
  • 2010 – 83,073 miles
  • 2009 – 79,334 miles
  • 2008 – 75,899 miles
  • 2007 – 72,881 miles
  • 2006 – 67,620 miles
  • 2005 – 61,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,764 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,764 miles (+1,539)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    831571527131
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,225 miles (+1,227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    220177929450
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,998 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    942818709996
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area under wheel arch at the front wear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,998 miles (+816)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    539607662590
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe from filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area under wheel arch at the front wear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,182 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,182 miles
    Test number
    326977815507
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail115,133 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    244866857141
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,954 miles (+3,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,954 miles
    Test number
    992210220919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tred just starting to go slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,922 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,922 miles
    Test number
    584789590292
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner track rod end slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner track rod end has slight play

  9. Pass107,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    119794004861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,673 miles (+2,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    134457733995
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass105,240 miles (+3,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    245798334896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    403560952891
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside steering track arms inner joints have wear in them

  13. Fail101,501 miles (+1,825)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,501 miles
    Test number
    907195478505
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside steering track arms inner joints have wear in them

  14. Pass99,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    215533574203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail99,676 miles (+3,581)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    316953374463
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass96,095 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    187727073295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,668 miles (+4,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    456535372235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,986 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,986 miles
    Test number
    827553581235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,073 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    903858980293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,073 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    962078380230
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,334 miles (+3,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    723308789232
    • NoteSlight exaust blow from all joints

  22. Pass75,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    372633688235
    • NoteSlight wear in track arm near side

  23. Fail75,899 miles (+3,018)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    603983488296
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight wear in track arm near side

  24. Pass72,881 miles (+5,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    271613687214
    • NoteSteering arm from rack to track rod end both nearside and off side slight play

  25. Pass67,620 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    433375186224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    423588095268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VEL

Does V8 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 VEL expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 VEL?
The MOT on V8 VEL expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 VEL done?
V8 VEL was recorded at 118,764 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has V8 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VEL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 VEL 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 V8 VEL find?
V8 VEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, and 5 more.

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